3
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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3.1
Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand
Note
Danger of damage
The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
401942-01
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Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
Lift stand (78129955100)
Neither wheel is in contact with the ground.
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Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
3.2
Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Danger of damage
The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
–
Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
401943-10
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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Remove the lift stand.
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To park the motorcycle, press side stand
to the ground with your foot and lean
the motorcycle on it.
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the
rubber band.
3.3
Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Main work
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Remove screw
.
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Remove screw
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
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Remove screw
.
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Push splash protector
to the side and remove the shock absorber.
3.4
Installing the shock absorber
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Main work
–
Push splash protector
to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber
M12
80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
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Mount and tighten screw
.