8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 38
– Mount the seat. ( p. 60)
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 12)
8.11 Servicing the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
– The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
201289-01
– Remove the spring. ( p. 38)
– Dismantle the damper. ( p. 39)
– Disassemble the piston rod. ( p. 40)
– Check the damper. ( p. 41)
– Remove the heim joint. ( p. 42)
– Install the heim joint. ( p. 43)
– Assemble the piston rod. ( p. 44)
– Assemble the damper. ( p. 45)
– Install the spring. ( p. 50)
8.12 Removing the spring
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
201271-10
– Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
– Measure and note spring length in preloaded state.
– Loosen retaining ring 1 and the adjusting ring with the special tool.
Hook wrench (T106S) ( p. 219)
– Turn the retaining ring and adjusting ring until the spring is fully relieved of ten-
sion.
201272-10
– Remove spring retainer 2.
– Take off spring 3 with the retaining ring and adjusting ring 4.