12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 119)
12.19 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 62)
E00803-10
Main work
–
Remove screw
1
and lower the rear wheel with the swingarm
as far as possible without blocking the rear wheel. Fix 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
E00804-10
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 at the swingarm
is Teflon-coated. It must not be greased with grease or
with other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve the Teflon
coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 62)
12.21 Removing the seat
V00342-10
–
Remove screws
1
.
– Raise the rear of the seat, pull the seat back, and lift it off.
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