REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-53
EAS23180
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
EWA13740
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make sure
you understand the following information.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury
that may result from improper handling of
the rear shock absorber.
●
Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
●
Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion
due to excessive gas pressure.
●
Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
EAS23190
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release
the gas pressure, drill a 2
–
3mm hole through
the rear shock absorber at a point 15
–
20 mm
from its end as shown.
WARNING
EWA13760
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS23230
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
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Seat
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Fuel tank side cover (left/right)
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Side covers (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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Starter relay
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Rear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-9.
3. Remove:
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Connecting rod (left and right)
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Rear shock absorber bolt
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Rear shock absorber lower nut “1”
NOTE:
While removing the rear shock absorber assem-
bly lower nut, hold the swingarm so that it does
not drop down.
4. Remove:
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Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
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Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut “1”
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Washer
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Rear shock absorber assembly
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Page 39: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 23 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS ...
Page 41: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 25 CABLE ROUTING ...
Page 43: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 27 ...
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Page 218: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 6 9 EAS27040 AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ...
Page 222: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 6 13 ...
Page 237: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 7 14 ...
Page 241: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 7 18 ...
Page 247: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 7 24 ...
Page 251: ...CARBURETOR HEATING SYSTEM 7 28 ...
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