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11-18 SUSPENSION
Rear Suspension (Uni-Trak)
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Remove the rear shock absorber from the vise.
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Remove the stopper ring [A].
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Remove the spring seat [B] from the shock absorber and
lift off the spring [C].
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Install the spring guide.
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Adjust the spring preload (see Spring Preload Adjust-
ment).
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Install the rear shock absorber.
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Install the parts removed.
Spring Tension
Since a spring becomes shorter as it weakens, check its
free length [A] to determine its condition.
If the spring is shorter than the service limit, it must be
replaced.
Rear Shock Absorber Spring Free Length
Standard: 206.1 mm (KX65-A1 ∼ A2)
211.1 mm (KX65-A3 ∼)
Service L imit: 202.0 mm (KX65-A1 ∼ A2)
206.9 mm (KX65-A3 ∼)
Rear Shock Absorber Scrapping
WARNING
Since the reservoir tank of the rear shock absorber
contains nitrogen gas, do not incinerate the reser-
voir tank without first releasing the gas or it may
explode.
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Remove the shock absorber (see Rear Shock Absorber
Removal).
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Remove the valve cap [A] and release the nitrogen gas
completely from the gas reservoir.
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Remove the valve.
WARNING
Since the high pressure gas is dangerous, do not
point the valve toward your face or body.