Rear Suspension: 2C-3
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
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Removal
1) Place the motorcycle on the center stand and
support the motorcycle with a jack to be no load for
the rear shock absorber.
2) Remove the left frame cover. Refer to “Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-
6)”.
3) Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and
nut, and cushion lever mounting bolt and nut.
4) Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt
and nut.
5) Remove the shock absorber.
Installation
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
• Temporary install the rear shock absorber and
cushion lever.
• Tighten the rear shock absorber upper/lower
mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (a): 50 N·m (
5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the cushion lever mounting bolt and nut.
Tightening torque
Cushion lever mounting nut (b): 78 N·m (7.8 kgf-
m, 56.5 lb-ft)
Rear Suspension Inspection
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Refer to “Rear Suspension Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-20)”.
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(b)
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