CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Check:
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shock absorber
Oil leaks
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Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
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shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
→
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
•
spring
Fatigue
→
Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
CHAS
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Remove:
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rear shock absorber lower bolt
•
rear shock absorber upper bolt
While removing the rear shock absorber lower
bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does not drop
down.
REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
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swingarm free play
a. Check the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft bolt (R) and nut (L).
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b. Check the swingarm side play by mov-
ing it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the spacer,
bearings and frame pivot.
Swingarm free play limit
(at the end of the swingarm)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
8-46
TIP
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
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75 Nm (7.5 m · kg, 54.2 ft · lb)
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