Honda VTR1000F Service Manual page 116

Loosen the rear axle nut and drive chain adjusters.
Remove the drive sprocket bolt. washer and the
drive sprocket with the drive chain from the coun-
tershaft.
Disconnect the rear brake light switch connector.
Remove the rear brake reservoir mounting bolt and
the reservoir.
Support the motorcycle securely with a hoist or
equivalent.
Remove the following:
- swingarm pivot caps
- shock link-to-bracket nut and bolt
-shock absorber lower mounting nut and bolt
-swingarm pivot nut, socket bolt, left driver
footpeg bracket
-socket bolt, collar, swingarm pivot bolt, right driv-
er footpeg bracket
-rear wheel, swingarm and rear brake system as
an assembly
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
SOCKET BOLT
LOWER MOUNTING BOLT PIVOT BOLT
COLLAR
SOCKET BOLT
SHOCK LlNK-TO-BRACKET BOLT
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