| 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 InstallationExploded View
HG: Apply high-temperature grease.
HO: Apply heavy oil.
L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent.
MO: Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution.
(mixture of the engine oil and molybdenum disulfide grease in a weight ratio
10:1)
R: Replacement Parts
Specifications
Special Too ...
Exhaust Pipe Removal
Remove:
Radiator (see Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal in the
Cooling System chapter)
Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt [A] (Loosen)
Remove the exhaust pipe holder nuts [A], and pull out the
exhaust pipe [B] forward from the premuffler chamber.
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Rocker Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal
may damage them.
Visually inspect the rocker arm, or tie-rod sleeves [A] and
needle bearings [B].
The rollers in a needle bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
inspect the ...