REAR SUSPENSION 17-7
OIL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
• Remove the rear shock absorber unit from the frame
(17-4), clean and dry it.
• Remove the spring from the rear shock absorber unit.
(17-4)
NOTE:
Inspect the rear shock absorber unit for oil leak.
Turn the rebound damping force adjuster screw counterclock-
wise until it stops so that the rear suspension oil can be poured
easily.
• Remove the valve cap. Press the valve with a screwdriver to
bleed out nitrogen gas.
• Remove the compression adjuster assembly 1 from the rear
shock absorber.
• Place a drain pan under the rear shock absorber unit.
• Move the rod and drain the oil completely.
• Push the valve core again to equalize the bladder to atmo-
spheric pressure.
WARNING
Releasing high pressure gas from the rear shock
absorber unit can be hazardous.
Never perform any servicing until the nitrogen gas
pressure has been released from the rear shock
absorber unit. When releasing the gas pressure, place
a rag over the gas valve and use the tip of a screw-
driver etc. to press the valve. Do not use your finger to
depress the gas valve, and direct the valve away from
your face and body.
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