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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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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 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.
2. Remove:
• Connecting arm upper nut
• Connecting arm upper bolt “1”
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt “2”
• Connecting arm lower nut
• Connecting arm lower bolt “3”
• Connecting arm “4”
TIP
When removing the bolt, hold the swingarm so
that it does not drop down.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
4. Remove:
• Relay arm nut “1”
• Relay arm bolt “2”
A. YZF-R1
B. YZF-R1M
B
3
2
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Page 38: ...SPECIAL TOOLS 1 29 ...
Page 55: ...TIGHTENING TORQUES 2 16 ...
Page 60: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 21 Frame rear right side view B A C D 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...
Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 43 Front brake hose left side view A 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 ...
Page 86: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 47 Fuel tank top and left side view A B 1 2 3 4 5 2 5 ...
Page 92: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 53 Air cut off valve right side view A B C C D E 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 ...
Page 100: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 61 Muffler top and left side view 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 6 4 4 5 6 5 6 A ...
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Page 144: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 3 37 ...
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Page 171: ...GENERAL CHASSIS 5 4 22 T R Front muffler protector bolt 7 N m 0 7 kgf m 5 2 lb ft b b a a 1 ...
Page 280: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 131 ...
Page 336: ...ELECTRIC STARTER 5 53 1 2 3 a b ...
Page 406: ...WATER PUMP 6 17 ...
Page 432: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 7 25 ...
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Page 441: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 6 ...
Page 449: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14 ...
Page 453: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 8 18 ...
Page 488: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 53 ...
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Page 507: ...SYSTEM DIAGRAM 9 10 ...
Page 525: ...STEERING DAMPER SYSTEM 9 28 ...
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