12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 122)
12.19 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 61)
V01811-10
Main work
–
Remove screw
1
and lower the rear wheel with the link fork
as far as possible without blocking the rear wheel. Secure the
rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw
2
, push splash protector
3
to the side, and
remove the shock absorber.
12.20 Installing the shock absorber
V01811-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock
absorber. Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
shock absorber
M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber on the link fork
is Teflon coated. It must not be lubricated with grease,
nor with any other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve the
Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service
life.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 61)
12.21 Removing the seat
S03480-10
–
Remove screw
1
.
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