Rear Shock Absorber Disposal - Suzuki GSF650A Service Manual

2C-5 Rear Suspension:
Damping Force Adjustment
Turn the damping force adjuster (1) to the desired
position.
NOTE
Turn the adjuster clockwise to stiffen the
damping force and turn it counterclockwise
to soften the damping force.
STD position
1-1/4 turns out 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.
1) Mark the drill center at the location "A" using a center
1
2) Wrap rear shock absorber (1) with a vinyl bag (2)
3) Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in.) hole at the marked
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B817H22306007
punch.
"a"
"a": 10 mm (0.39 in.)
and fix it on a vise as shown.
drill center using a drilling machine and let out gas
while taking care not to get the vinyl 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.
1
"A"
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"A": Mark the drill hole
2
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