Removing The Swingarm - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
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REMOVING THE SWINGARM

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
S rear shock absorber
3. Check:
S swingarm side play
S swingarm vertical movement
a. Check the tightening torque of the swingarm
pivot bolts and locknut.
Locknut
90 Nm (9.0 mSkg)
b. Check the swingarm side play A by moving
the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifica-
tion, check the spacers and bearings.
Swingarm side play (at the end
of the swingarm)
0 mm
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement B
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth
or if there is binding, check the spacers and
bearings.
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