SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
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M01851-11
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Position front fender. Mount and tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, fender
M6
6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
13.18
Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
M01852-10
Main work
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Note the installation position of the shock absorber.
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Pull brake line
1
out of the holder.
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Remove screw
2
and lower the link fork carefully.
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Remove screw
3
, push splash protector
4
to the side, and
remove the shock absorber.
13.19
Installing the shock absorber
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteristic.
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Make sure your child rides slowly to start with after making adjustments in order that he or she can assess the
new handling characteristic.
M01852-11
Main work
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Push splash protector
1
to the side.
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Mount the shock absorber with screw
2
.
Guideline
If necessary, observe the installation position noted during
removal.
Screw, top shock
absorber
M10
45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
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Lift the link fork, mount screw
3
and tighten it.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
M10
45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
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Attach brake line
4
to the holder.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (