12.19
Removing the shock absorber
12.20
Installing the shock absorber
12.21
Removing the seat
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
–
Remove screw
as far as possible without blocking the rear wheel. Secure the
rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw
remove the shock absorber.
A01014-10
Main work
–
Push splash protector
absorber. Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top
shock absorber
–
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
A01014-11
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber on the link fork
is Teflon coated. It must not be lubricated with grease,
nor with any other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve the
Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service
life.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
–
Remove screw
S03480-10
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
1
and lower the rear wheel with the link fork
2
3
, push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock
2
.
M12
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
3
.
M12
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
1
.
p. 60)
to the side, and
Loctite
®
2701™
Loctite
®
2701™
p. 60)
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