8
SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
38
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Mount the seat. (
p. 60)
–
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
p. 12)
8.11
Servicing the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
201289-01
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Remove the spring. (
p. 38)
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Dismantle the damper. (
p. 39)
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Disassemble the piston rod. (
p. 40)
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Check the damper. (
p. 41)
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Remove the heim joint. (
p. 42)
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Install the heim joint. (
p. 43)
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Assemble the piston rod. (
p. 44)
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Assemble the damper. (
p. 45)
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Install the spring. (
p. 50)
8.12
Removing the spring
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
201271-10
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Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
–
Measure and note spring length in preloaded state.
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Loosen retaining ring
1
and the adjusting ring with the special tool.
Hook wrench (T106S) (
p. 219)
–
Turn the retaining ring and adjusting ring until the spring is fully relieved of ten-
sion.
201272-10
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Remove spring retainer
2
.
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Take off spring
3
with the retaining ring and adjusting ring
4
.
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