REAR SUSPENSION 18-9
• Replace the O-rings on the compression adjuster assembly
with new ones.
• Reinstall the compression adjuster assembly
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1.
$ Compression adjuster assembly:
30 N·m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.5 lb-ft)
• Fill the rear shock absorber unit with nitrogen gas to 784 kPa
(8.0 kgf/cm
2
, 113.8 psi).
• Tighten the gas valve cap.
• Reinstall the spring. (!18-4)
& WARNING
Use of flammable gas for pressuring the rear shock
absorber unit can be hazardous. Flammable gas such
as gas welding oxygen can cause a fire hazard.
Use nitrogen gas. If nitrogen gas is not available, com-
pressed air free from water can be substituted.
& WARNING
Applying too much pressure to the rear shock
absorber unit may rupture the rear shock absorber
unit.
Be sure to fill the rear shock absorber unit to the spec-
ified pressure.
CAUTION
Riding the motorcycle with abnormal gas pressure
can damage the rear shock absorber unit. Low gas
pressure can result in oil leakage. Abnormal gas pres-
sure cannot provide normal rear shock absorber unit
performance.
Be sure to fill the rear shock absorber unit to the spec-
ified pressure.