Yamaha DT125RE 2005 Service Manual page 145

HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER/DISPO-
SING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER/REMOVING
EAS00686
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
s WARNING
s
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make
sure you understand the following informa-
tion. The manufacturer cannot be held res-
ponsible for property damage or personal
injury that may result from improper hand-
ling 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 explo-
sion due to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absor-
ber damage will result in poor damping
performance.
EAS00688
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
Gas pressure must be released before dispo-
sing of a rear shock absorber. To release the
gas pressure, drill a 2 ~ 3-mm hole through the
rear shock absorber at a point 15 ~ 20 mm
from its end as shown.
s WARNING
s
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS00690
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
s WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
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