Suzuki GSX-R1000 Automobile User Manual


 
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
A.
WARNING
* The rear
shock
absorber
unit
contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
* Mishandling can cause explosion.
* Keep away from fire and heat. High gas pressure
caused by heat can cause an explosion.
* Release gas pressure before disposing.
GAS PRESSURE RELEASE
The rear cushion damper unit contains high-pressure nitrogen
gas. Make sure to observe the following precautions.
A.
WARNING
* Never apply heat or disassemble the damper
unit
since
it can explode or oil can splash hazardously.
* When discarding
the
rear cushion unit, be sure to
release gas pressure from the
unit
following
the pro-
cedures below.
Mark the drill center at the location ® using a center punch.
Wrap the rear cushion unit with a vinyl bag and fix it on a vise as
shown.
Drill a 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) hole at the marked drill center
using a drilling machine and let out gas while taking care not to
get the vinyl bag entangled with the drill bit.
A.
WARNING
* Be sure to wear protective glasses since
drilling
chips
and oil may
fly
off
with blowing gas when the
drill
bit
has penetrated through the body.
* Make sure to
drill
at the specified position. Other-
wise, pressurized oil may
spout
out
forcefully.
CHASSIS
8-43