Handling The Rear Shock Absorber; Disposing Of A Rear Shock Absorber; Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha FJR1300AS(X) Service Manual

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HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

EWA13740
WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make sure
you understand the following information.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury
that may result from improper handling of
the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber 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 in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
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DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release
the gas pressure, drill a 2–3 mm (0.08–0.12
in) hole through the rear shock absorber at a
point 15–20 mm (0.59–0.79 in) from its end
as shown.
EWA13760
WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS23230
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt "1"
• Connecting arms
NOTE:
While removing the connecting arm bolts, hold
the swingarm so that it does not drop down.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt "1"
• Spacer "2"
• Rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
• Partially pull out the rear shock absorber as-
sembly upper bolt, slide the spacer "1" towards
the bolt head to create some clearance be-
tween the bolt and the frame, and then remove
the bolt completely.
• Raise the swingarm and then remove the rear
shock absorber assembly from between the
swingarm and relay arm.
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
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