Buell 2002 P3 - 2.15 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

2-34 2002 Buell P3: Chassis
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 2.15
GENERAL
See Figure 2-51. The rear suspension preload and compres-
sion and rebound damping are controlled by a non-adjustable
shock absorber.
NOTE
Rear shock absorber contains no user serviceable parts.
REMOVAL
1. Lift rear wheel off ground using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174)
2. See 2.28 SEAT. Remove seat.
3. Attach lifting straps to motorcycle. Insert lifting straps
under frame tubes.
4. Attach lifting straps to a floor hoist placed behind the
motorcycle. Raise motorcycle off lift until rear suspen-
sion is unloaded.
5. See Figure 2-51. Remove bolt (1) and nut (4) on top
mount.
6. While supporting the shock absorber, remove the bolt (1)
and nut (4) from the bottom mount.
7. Remove shock absorber assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 2-51. Place new damper bushings (2) into
mounting holes of shock absorber (if not installed).
2. See Figure 2-51. Loosely install bottom bolt and nut.
3. Loosely install top bolt and nut.
NOTE
Torque bolts and nuts from the bolt side only.
4. Tighten bottom bolt to 35-40 ft-lbs (47-54 Nm).
5. Tighten top bolt to 35-40 ft-lbs (47-54 Nm).
11WARNING1WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift
during vehicle operation causing loss of control of vehi-
cle and death or serious injury.
6. See 2.28 SEAT. Remove lifting straps and install seat.
Figure 2-51. Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
1. Bolt
2. Damper Bushing
3. Damper
4. Nut
5. Stopper Ring
6. Spring Seat
7. Spring
8. Spring Seat Stopper
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