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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
CHAS
WARNING
NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
NOTE:
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Disconnect:
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battery leads (from the battery terminals)
First, disconnect the negative battery lead,
then the positive battery lead.
3. Remove:
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battery
4. Remove:
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connecting arm bolt
1
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rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
2
While removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
5. Remove:
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rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
1
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rear shock absorber assembly
2
Raise the swingarm and then remove the rear
shock absorber assembly from between the
swingarm and relay arm.