Handling The Rear Shock Absorber; Disposing Of A Rear Shock Absorber - Yamaha TW125 1999 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
EAS00687

HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

WARNING
This rear shock absorber contain highly com-
pressed nitrogen gas. Before handling the
rear shock absorber, read and make sure you
understand the following information. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
property damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling of the rear
shock absorber.
S Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
S 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.
S Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. If the rear shock ab-
sorber or both are damaged, damping per-
formance will suffer.
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DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER
a. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release
the gas pressure, drill 2 X 3mm hole through
the gas cylinder at a point 15 X 20 mm from
its end as shown.
WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
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