• Support the motorcycle with a jack or wooden block and
re-
move the rear shock absorber.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and
oil
leakage.
If
any damages are found, replace the rear shock absorber with a
new one.
[A CAUTION ]
Do
not
attempt
to
disassemble
the
rear
shock
absorber.
It is unserviceable.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
A
WARNING
* The rear
shock
absorber
unit
contains
high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
*
Mishandling
can
cause
explosion
.
* Keep away
from
fire
and
heat.
High
gas
pressure
caused by heat can cause an
explosion.
* Release gas
pressure
before
disposing
.
GAS
PRESSURE
RELEASE
• Rem
ove
the valve cap.
• P
ress
t
he
valve
wi
th a screwdriver to bleed
out
the
nitrogen gas.
A WARNING
* Releasing
high
pressure
gas
from
the
rear
shock
ab-
sorber
unit
can be hazardous. Never perform any ser-
vicing
until
the
nitrogen
gas
pressure
has been re-
leased
from
the
rear
shock
absorber
unit.
* When releasing the gas
pressure
, place a rag over
the gas valve
and
use
the
tip
of
a
screwdriver
to
press
the valve. Do
not
use
your
finger
to
depress
the
gas
valve, and be
sure
to
direct
the
valve away
from
your
face and body.
•
80
~uro
to
alway~
wear
eye
protection
when
perform.
ing
this
procedure
.
CHASSIS 6-33
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