Rear suspensions
Visually inspect the shock absorber and locate any oil leaks or other faults.
Replace the shock absorber if needed.
Reassembling the rear shock absorber
Insert the spring into the shock absorber casing with the taper end pointing at the bottom end connection.
Install the retainer (C).
Tighten the adjusting ring nut (B) of the spring until obtaining the length (L) measured previously.
Note
One full turn of the adjusting ring nut will increase or decrease spring length by 1.5 mm.
Tighten the ring nut (A) against the ring nut (B).
Removing the rear suspension rocker arm
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