Handling The Front Shock Absorber And Gas Cylinder; Disposing Of A Front Shock Absorber And Gas Cylinder; Inspection - Yamaha RS90GTZ Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION
HANDLING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER AND GAS CYLINDER
WARNING
This front shock absorbers and gas cylin-
ders contain highly compressed nitrogen
gas. Before handling the front shock
absorber or gas cylinder, read and make
sure you understand the following informa-
tion. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for property damage or per-
sonal injury that may result from improper
handling of the front shock absorber and
gas cylinder.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the front
shock absorber or gas cylinder.
• Do not subject the front 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 pres-
sure.
• Do not deform or damage the front shock
absorber or gas cylinder in any way. If the
front shock absorber, gas cylinder or both
are damaged, damping performance will
suffer.
DISPOSING OF A FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER AND GAS CYLINDER
Gas pressure must be released before dispos-
ing of a front shock absorber.
To release the gas pressure, loosen the charg-
ing valve bolt
gen gas once, and then remove the charging
valve bolt .

INSPECTION

1. Inspect:
• Shock absorber
Oil (gas) leaks/bends/damage → Replace.
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CHAS
2 ~ 3 turns, release the nitro-