Removing The Rear Shock Absorber - Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
6-64
EASB0026

REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
• rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
NOTE:
While removing the rear shock absorber assem-
bly upper bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does
not drop down.
3. Remove:
• rear shock absorber
CHAS