19-12 REAR SUSPENSION
INSTALLATION
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
• Tighten the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut
1
to the specified torque.
NOTE:
If necessary, move the swingarm up or down to facilitate this
mounting bolt/nut tightening.
Rear shock absorber lower mounting nut:
50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lbf-ft)
• Tighten the upper mounting bolt and nut
2
to the specified
torque.
Rear shock absorber upper mounting nut:
50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lbf-ft)
DISPOSAL
High pressure nitrogen gas is sealed in the rear shock absorber
unit. Be sure to release gas before disposing the rear shock
absorber unit.
• Remove the valve cap
1
.
• Press the valve with a screwdriver.
* Releasing high pressure gas from the rear shock
absorber unit can be hazardous.
* Place a rag over the valve and push the valve with a
screwdriver to release nitrogen gas. Do not use your
finger to push the valve, and direct the valve away
from your face and body.
