Cylinder; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY AND GAS CYLINDER
1. Check:
S rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage ! Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
S rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks ! Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
S spring
Damage/wear ! Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
S gas cylinder
Damage/gas leaks ! Replace.
S bushings
Damage/wear ! Replace.
S dust seals
Damage/wear ! Replace.
S bolts
Bends/damage/wear ! Replace.
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
S swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
2. Check:
S pivot shaft
Damage/wear ! Replace.
3. Check:
S collars 1
S oilseals 2
S bearings 3
Damage/wear ! Replace.
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