13-18 SUSPENSION
Rear Shock Absorber
Special Tools - Hook Wrench: 57001–1539 [A]
Spring Adjustment
Adjuster Damping
Positi
on
Force
Setting Load Road Speed
193.4 mm Weak
Soft
Light
Good
Low
(7.61 in.)
↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
183.4 mm Strong Hard Heavy Bad High
(7.22 in.)
Rear Shock Absorber Removal
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Using the jack, raise t he rear wheel off t he ground.
Special Tool - Jack: 57001–1238
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Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
WARNING
Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the
shock absorber, or the motorcycle may tall over. It
could cause an accident and injury.
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Remove:
Lower Shock Absorber Nut [A]
Lower Shock Absorber Bolt [B]
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Remove:
Upper Shock Absorber Nut [A]
Upper Shock Absorber Bolt [B]