Rear Shock Absorber Disposal - Suzuki GSX1300BK B-King Service Manual

Compression side
Turn the damping force adjuster (2) to the desired
position.
STD position
2 turns out of from stiffest position

Rear Shock Absorber Disposal

Refer to "Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
(Page 2C-3)".
The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
WARNING
!
• Mishandling can cause explosion.
• Keep away from fire and heat. High gas
pressure caused by heat can cause an
explosion.
• Release gas pressure before disposing.
Gas Pressure Release
Make sure to observe the following precautions:
WARNING
!
• Never apply heat or disassemble the
damper unit since it can explode or oil can
splash hazardously.
• When discarding the rear cushion unit, be
sure to release gas pressure from the unit
following the procedures.
2
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B823H12306007
1) Mark the drill center at the location "A" using a center
punch.
" a "
"A"
"a": 9 mm (0.35 in)
2) Wrap rear shock absorber (1) with a plastic bag (2)
and fix it on a vise as shown in the figure.
3) Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the marked
drill center using a drilling machine and let out gas
while taking care not to get the plastic bag entangled
with the drill bit.
WARNING
!
• Be sure to wear protective glasses since
drilling chips and oil may fly off with
blowing gas when the drill bit has
penetrated through the body.
• Make sure to drill at the specified position.
Otherwise, pressurized oil many spout out
forcefully.
2
Rear Suspension: 2C-5
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"A": Mark the drill hole
1
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