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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
EAS30826
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.
EAS30729
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 2–3 mm (0.08–0.12
in) hole through the rear shock absorber at a
point 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in) from its end
as shown.
WARNING
EWA13760
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS30219
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.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on a maintenance stand so
that the rear wheel is elevated.
• When removing the bolt, hold the swingarm so
that it does not drop down.
EAS30220
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
→
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Gas leaks/oil leaks
→
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Spring
• Bushing
Damage/wear
→
Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bolt
Bends/damage/wear
→
Replace.
EAS30221
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arm
• Relay arm
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearing
Damage/pitting
→
Replace.
3. Check:
• Collar
Damage/scratches
→
Replace.
20-25 mm
(0.79-0.98 in)
Summary of Contents for XSR900 2022
Page 1: ...2022 SERVICE MANUAL XSR 900 BEA 28197 E0 MTM890 ...
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Page 28: ...1 19 SPECIAL TOOLS ...
Page 44: ...2 15 CABLE ROUTING Handlebar side view 6 7 8 10 9 8 7 1 2 3 6 5 4 A 5 C 9 10 11 12 2 1 3 D B ...
Page 46: ...2 17 CABLE ROUTING Main switch left side view A 5 4 2 B 4 3 2 1 C 2 D 2 5 5 ...
Page 72: ...2 43 CABLE ROUTING Fuel tank left side view 1 2 3 4 5 6 A 1 7 C 4 5 B 4 D E 8 3 9 4 H 5 G 5 F ...
Page 74: ...2 45 CABLE ROUTING Canister H D F F E 7 7 8 G D 2 A 1 B 3 4 B C D I 5 6 D 1 ...
Page 78: ...2 49 CABLE ROUTING Radiator right side view H G F D C E 3 4 2 B A 1 ...
Page 80: ...2 51 CABLE ROUTING Water pump left side view 3 4 2 A C D B F 1 E ...
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Page 118: ...3 32 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...
Page 314: ...5 97 TRANSMISSION ...
Page 330: ...6 15 WATER PUMP ...
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Page 359: ...8 12 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM ...
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