REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-98
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 2–3 mm (0.08–0.12
in) hole through the rear shock absorber at a
point 50–55 mm (1.97–2.17 in) 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.
TIP
Place the vehicle on the centerstand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt “1”
• Connecting arms “2”
TIP
While removing the connecting arm bolts, hold
the swingarm so that it does not drop down.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
• Rear shock absorber assembly “1”
TIP
Remove the rear shock absorber assembly from
between the main frame and sub frame.
EAS23240
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
→
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks
→
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Spring
Damage/wear
→
Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bushings
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
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Summary of Contents for XT1200Z(Z) 2010
Page 1: ...2010 SERVICE MANUAL XT1200Z Z 23P 28197 E0 ...
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Page 70: ...ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2 9 Final gear backlash 0 20 0 40 mm 0 008 0 016 in ...
Page 88: ...TIGHTENING TORQUES 2 27 2 1 ...
Page 100: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 39 Oil pump left side view 8 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 ...
Page 102: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 41 EAS20420 COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 4 2 5 1 4 2 3 8 7 6 3 4 ...
Page 112: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 51 Fuel tank and throttle bodies left side view A B C D E F G 1 2 3 3 5 3 4 6 ...
Page 124: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 63 Engine right side view A 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 3 4 5 5 C E F B 6 7 G D ...
Page 132: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 71 Rear fender top view A B C D E E F G 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 H I J 1 2 3 4 6 7 4 3 ...
Page 134: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 73 ...
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Page 292: ...SHAFT DRIVE 4 119 ...
Page 337: ...CYLINDER AND PISTONS 5 42 1 ...
Page 432: ...WATER PUMP 6 11 ...
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Page 455: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 6 ...
Page 461: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 12 ...
Page 463: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14 1 AC magneto 2 Rectifier regulator 3 Main fuse 4 Battery ...
Page 465: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 16 ...
Page 527: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 78 ...
Page 536: ...IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM 8 87 a Light on b Light off ...
Page 537: ...IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM 8 88 ...
Page 541: ...ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 8 92 ...
Page 581: ...ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 8 132 ...
Page 584: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 135 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 13 15 14 16 12 17 18 19 ...
Page 606: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 157 ...
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