13-22 SUSPENSION
Rear Shock Absorber
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Squeeze the brake lever slowly and it with a band [A].
WARNING
Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the
shock absorber, or the motorcycle may fall over. It
could cause an accident and injury.
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Remove:
Lower Shock Absorber Nut and Bolt [A]
Upper Tie-Rod Nut and Bolt [B]
Upper Shock Absorber Nut and Bolt [C]
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Remove the shock absorber downward.
Rear Shock Absorber Installation
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Tighten:
Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25
ft·lb)
Tie-Rod Nuts: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 ft·lb)
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
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Remove the rear shock absorber.
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Visually inspect the following items.
Smooth Stroke
Oil Leakage
Crack or Dent
If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace
it.
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Visually inspect the rubber bushing.
If it show any signs of damage, replace it.
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 valve cap and release the nitrogen gas com-
pletely from the gas reservoir.
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Remove the valve [A].
WARNING
Since the high pressure gas is dangerous, do not
point the valve toward your face or body.
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