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9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
9.23
96
Bleeding and filling the damper
Info
Before working with the vacuum pump, carefully read the operating manual included with the vacuum
pump.
Open the adjusters of the rebound and compression damping completely.
B04500-10
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks correspond-
ing to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accident Modifications to the suspen-
sion setting may seriously alter the handling char-
acteristic.
Extreme modifications to the suspension setting
may cause a serious deterioration in the handling
characteristic and overload components.
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Only make adjustments within the
recommended range.
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Ride slowly to start with after making adjust-
ments to get the feel of the new handling char-
acteristic.
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Position adjusting screws
determined during disassembly.
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Clamp the damper as shown.
Guideline
Use soft jaws.
Info
The filling port must be located at the highest position.
The piston rod moves in and out during filling; do not
immobilize it by holding it with your hand.
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Remove the filling port screw with the O-ring.
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1
Mount adapter
on the damper.
Info
Hand-tighten only without using a tool.
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1
Connect adapter
to connector
Vacuum pump (T1240S) (
18 clicks
15 clicks
12 clicks
7
8
9
,
, and
in the location
2
of the vacuum pump.
p. 373)
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