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Maintenance and checks
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REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE
To guarantee optimum operation and wor-
king life of the rear suspension progressi-
ve linkage, it is advisable to check that the
nuts and bolts A, B, C, D and E are correctly
tightened after every journey. Proceed as
follows:
Remove the linkage by unscrewing screws
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A, B, C, and D.
Remove the bushings.
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Clean all the parts with a dry cloth.
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Lubricate the bearings and the bushings
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with lithium grease.
Reassemble the unit, starting by securing
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the connecting-rods to the frame, using
the bushings with an inner diameter of 8
mm and the special M screws.
Secure the relay-arm to the swingarm,
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using the bushings with heads which are
2.5 mm thick and the M 10x75 screw, and
to the shock absorber (M10x45 screw).
Then mount the connecting rods on the
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relay arm using the remaining bushings
and the M10x125 screw.
Note
The prescribed tightening torques are 4.5 kgm for
screws A, B, C and E and 3.0 kgm for screw D.
CHECKS AFTER CLEANING
After cleaning the motorcycle, it is good
practice to:
- Clean the air filter (proceed as described
on page 65).
- Grease the drive chain.
- Remove any water inside the carburet-
tor tank by unscrewing the screw positio-
ned on the bottom of the carburettor float
chamber
Note
This operation must be performed with the re-
serve valve closed.
