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13-18 SUSPENSION
Swingarm
Swingarm Removal
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Remove:
Bolts [A]
Swingarm Cover [B]
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Remove the rear exhaust pipe (see Engine Top End chap-
ter).
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Loosen:
Right Muffler Chamber Bolt [A]
Front Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt [B]
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Remove:
Swingarm Pivot Cap [C]
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Before removing the swingarm, unscrew the banjo bolt [A]
on the rear caliper [B].
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Temporarily secure the end of the brake hose to some
high place to keep fluid loss to a minimum.
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Immediately wash away any brake fluid that spills.
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Detach the rear brake hose [C] from the holders [D] on
the swingarm.
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Using the jack and attachment jack under the frame pipe
ribs, lift the rear wheel OFF the ground until the front
wheel touches the ground (see Rear Shock Absorber Re-
moval).
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Attachment Jack: 57001-1398
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Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
CAUTION
Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the
swingarm, or the motorcycle may fall over. The mo-
torcycle could be damaged.
WARNING
Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the
swingarm, or the motorcycle may fall over. It could
cause an accident and injury.