4-83
E
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
CHAS
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
NOTE:
EAS00686
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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.
EAS00689
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER AND GAS CYLINDER
Gas pressure must be released before dispos-
ing of a rear shock absorber and gas cylinder. To
release the gas pressure, drill a 2 3 mm
(0.08 0.12 in) hole through the gas cylinder at
a point 15 mm (0.6 in) from its end as shown.
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS00703
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SWINGARM
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
Summary of Contents for XV1600A1999
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Page 51: ...2 27 ENGINE OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS SPEC 1 Valve lifter 2 Push rod 3 Rocker arm shaft 4 Crankshaft ...
Page 55: ...2 31 TRANSFER GEAR OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS SPEC 1 Transfer gear oil pump 2 Middle driven shaft ...
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Page 128: ...CHK ADJ ...
Page 224: ...E CHAS ...
Page 225: ...E ENG CONTENTS ENGINE ENGINE 5 1 INSTALLING THE ENGINE 5 8 ...
Page 356: ...E ENG ...
Page 358: ...E CARB CHECKING THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 6 26 INSTALLING THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 6 26 ...
Page 387: ...6 29 E AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM CARB 13 Install fuel tank Refer to FUEL TANK in chapter 3 ...
Page 388: ...E CARB ...
Page 426: ...7 36 E SIGNALING SYSTEM ELEC EB806000 SIGNALING SYSTEM CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 458: ...TRBL SHTG ...
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