CHASSIS
7 - 105
RS 125
7.12. REAR SUSPENSION
7.12.1. REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
Read
1.2.1 carefully.
TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
Shock absorber to frame (1) 50 Nm (5.0 kgm)
Linkages to frame (2) 50 Nm (5.0 kgm)
Shock absorber to linkages (3) 25 Nm (2.5 kgm)
• Place the motorcycle on the front wheel stand (OPT);
see
1.7.1.
• Place the motorcycle on the rear wheel stand (OPT);
see
1.7.2.
• Place a support between swinging arm and seat
subframe to keep the shock absorber uncompressed.
• Working the from the right-hand side, undo and remove
the top nut (1).
• Withdraw the bolt from the opposite side and collect
the washer.
• Working from the right-hand side, undo and remove the
nut (2).
• Withdraw the bolt from the opposite side and collect
the washer.
• Working from the left-hand side, undo and remove the
nut (3).
• Withdraw the bolt from the opposite side.