12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 67
B01603-11
– Mount and tighten screws 2.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Refit the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 99)
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 100)
12.21 Removing the shock absorber x
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 56)
L00711-10
Main work
– Remove screw 1 and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
– Remove screw 2, push splash protector 3 to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
12.22 Installing the shock absorber x
L00711-11
Main work
– Push splash protector 1 to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw 2.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
– Mount and tighten screw 3.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 56)
12.23 Removing the seat
101346-10
– Remove screw 1.
– Lift up the seat at the rear, pull it back and then remove it from above.