Checking The Rear Arms; Handling The Rear Shock Absorbers And Gas Cylinders (For Models Equipped With Gas-Oil Damper Shock Absorbers) - Yamaha YXR70FX Service Manual

REAR ARMS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

CHECKING THE REAR ARMS

1. Check:
• rear arms
Bends/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• bushings
Wear/damage → Replace.
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HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBERS AND GAS CYLINDERS
(For models equipped with gas-oil damper
shock absorbers)
WARNING
_
This rear shock absorber and gas cylinder
contain highly compressed nitrogen gas.
Before handling the rear shock absorber or
gas cylinder, read and make sure you
understand the following information. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible
for property damage or personal injury that
may result from improper handling of the
rear shock absorber and gas cylinder.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber or gas cylinder.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber or
gas cylinder to an open flame or any
other source of high heat. High heat can
cause an explosion due to excessive gas
pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber or gas cylinder in any way. If the
rear shock absorber, gas cylinder or both
are damaged, damping performance will
suffer.
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