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Remove the control box and all electric connec-
tions (4 pcs) and let the loose wiring hang out to
the right side of the motorcycle.
CAUTION!
When removing the fuet ank it must be emptied
or contain very small amounts of fuel. Otherwise
it will flow over when the fuel lines are loosened.
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Loosen the two fuel lines.
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Loosen the four bolts holding the rear subframe
unit.
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Lift the rear unit backwards, uppwards and re-
move it from the motorcycle.
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Remove the original reservoir by loosening the
two o-rings of the bracket.
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Loosen and remove the original hydraulic pre-
load adjuster and the bracket.
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Loosen the lower bracket of the right droplink
and pull it backwards, so the lower shock ab-
sorber mount is reachable.
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Loosen the lower shock absorber mounting bolt
to release the shock absorber from the triangle
link.
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Loosen the upper shock absorber mounting bolt
and remove the shock absorber by lifting it up-
wards.
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Fit the Öhlins shock absorber in reverse order.
First fit the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.
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Then fit the upper shock absorber mounting bolt
and tighten. Bring the droplink back in position
again and fit the pivot bolt and nut.
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Attach the new pre-load adjuster bracket to frame
and attach the hose with the tie-rap provided.
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Refit the fueltank and fix the bolts. Refit the
fuellines and the electrical connections. Refit the
control box.
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Put the brake fluid reservoir back in position.
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Refit first the left and then the right silencer.
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Put the seat back in position and lock it. Close
the toolbox lid.
NOTE!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement
of the shock absorber when the suspension is
being fully compressed or extended.
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Continue your work according to the Owners
Manual, section adjustments.
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