Yamaha FX10X Service Manual page 366

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SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION
HANDLING NOTES
WARNING
This shock absorber contains highly com-
pressed nitrogen gas. Before handling the
shock absorber read and make sure that you
understand the following information. The man-
ufacturer cannot be held responsible for prop-
erty damage or personal injury that may result
from improper handling.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the gas
chamber.
• Do not subject the shock absorber to flames
or any other source of high heat. This may
cause the unit to explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the gas chamber in
any way. Gas chamber damage will result in
poor damping performance.
REMOVAL
1. Unhook the torsion spring 1
NOTE:
Rotate the spring end guide 2 in the direction of
the arrow shown to unhook the end of the torsion
1
spring.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
• Suspension wheel
• Guide wheel
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Wheel bearing
Wheel turns roughly → Replace.
2. Inspect:
• Stopper band
Frayed/damage → Replace.
• Pull rod
Bends/damage → Replace.
• Shock absorber
Oil (gas) leaks/damage → Replace.
• Bushings
Wear/cracks/damage → Replace.
• Front pivot arm
• Rear pivot arm
• Rear pivot arm bracket
(FX10/FX10RT/FX10RTR/FX10RTRA)
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