17-10 REAR SUSPENSION
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REASSEMBLY
• Apply the rear suspension oil to the O-rings and the “teflon
coating metal”.
• Insert the damper rod assembly 1 and install the new circlip
2.
• Pull up the damper rod assembly 1 until it is stopped by the
circlip 2.
• Install the stopper to the shock absorber body.
• Fill the specified rear suspension oil in the rear shock
absorber. (17-7)
99000-99001-S25: SUZUKI REAR SUSPENSION OIL SS-25
Oil capacity: Approx. 195 ml (6.6/6.9 US/Imp oz)
• Reinstall the compression adjuster assembly. (17-8)
• Pressure the rear shock absorber unit with nitrogen gas to
1 000 kPa (10 kgf/cm
2
, 142 psi). (17-8)
• Reassemble the spring and adjust the spring set length.
(17-5)
• Tighten the valve cap.
• Remount the rear shock absorber to the frame. (17-5)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
High pressure nitrogen gas is sealed in the rear shock absorber
unit. Be sure to release gas before disposing the rear shock
absorber unit.
• Remove the valve cap.
• Press the valve with a screwdriver.
WARNING
Releasing high pressure gas from the rear shock
absorber unit can be hazardous.
Place a rag over the valve and push the valve with a
screwdriver to release nitrogen gas. Do not use your
finger to push the valve, and direct the valve away
from your face and body.
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