SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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11.20
Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Main work
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Pull brake line
1
out of the holder.
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Remove nut
2
.
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Remove screw
3
and lower the link fork carefully.
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Remove screw
4
, push splash protector
5
to the side, and
remove the shock absorber.
11.21
Installing the shock absorber
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteristic.
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Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic.
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Main work
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Push splash protector
1
to the side.
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Position the shock absorber with screw
2
, depending on the
desired seating height.
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Raise the link fork, mount and tighten the shock absorber with
screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
M10
45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
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Mount nut
4
and tighten the fitting.
Guideline
Screw, top shock
absorber
M10
45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
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Attach brake line
5
to the holder.
