Handling The Rear Shock Absorber And Gas Cylinder; Disposing Of A Rear Shock Absorber And Gas Cylinder - Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
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EAS00687
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND GAS CYLINDER
WARNING
This rear shock absorber and gas cylinder
contain highly compressed nitrogen gas.
• Before handling the rear shock absorber or
gas cylinder, read and make sure you under-
stand the following information. The manu-
facturer cannot be held responsible for prop-
erty damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling of the rear
shock absorber and gas cylinder.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber or gas cylinder.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber or
gas cylinder to an open flame or any other
source of high heat. High heat can cause an
explosion due to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber or gas cylinder in any way. If the
rear shock absorber, gas cylinder or both
are damaged, damping performance will
suffer.
EAS00689
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND GAS CYLINDER
a. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber and gas
cylinder.
To release the gas pressure, drill a 2 ~ 3 mm
hole through the gas cylinder at a point 30 –
35 mm from its end as shown.
WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
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