12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 62
12.19 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 49)
M01003-10
Main work
–
Remove screw
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw
, push splash protector
to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
12.20 Installing the shock absorber
M01003-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector
to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)
12.21 Removing the seat
101346-10
–
Remove screw
.
– Lift up the seat at the rear, pull it back and then remove it from above.
12.22 Mounting the seat
M01010-01
– Mount the front the seat on to the collar bushing of the fuel tank, lower it at the
rear and simultaneously push it forward.
– Make sure that the seat is correctly locked in.
– Mount and tighten the screw of the seat fixing.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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