| WARNING Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the shock absorber, or the motorcycle may fall over. It could cause an accident and injury. |
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
Remove: Lower Rear Shock Absorber Nut and Bolt [A]
Spring Preload Adjustment
Rear Shock Absorber InstallationElectrical Leads
A two-color lead is identified first by the primary color and
then the stripe color. Unless instructed otherwise, electrical
leads must be connected to those of the same color.
Instrument
Use a meter that has enough accuracy for an accurate
measurement. Read the manufacture’s instructions ...
Inner Tube Inspection
Visually inspect the inner tube [A].
If there is any damage, replace the inner tube. Since
damage to the inner tube damages the oil seal, replace
the oil seal whenever the inner tube is replaced.
NOTICE
If the inner tube is badly bent or creased, replace
it. Excessive bending, followed by ...
Vehicle-down Sensor Installation
Be sure to install the rubber dampers [A] and collars [B]
on the bracket.
The UP mark [A] of the sensor should face upward.
WARNINGIncorrect installation of the vehicle-down
sensor
could cause sudden loss of engine power. The
rider could lose balance during certain ...