Hardening, shrinkage, or damage of both gaskets and O-rings after disassembly can reduce sealing performance.
Remove old gaskets and clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly so that no gasket material or other material remains.
Install the new gaskets and replace the used O-rings when re-assembling.

Force
Liquid Gasket, Non-permanent Locking AgentRear Shock Absorber Scrapping
WARNINGPressurized nitrogen may explode when
heated.
The rear shock contains nitrogen gas. To avoid
an explosion, do not incinerate the shock body
without first releasing the nitrogen and removing
the shraeder valve.
Remove the rear shock absorber (see Rear Shock Ab ...
Gear Position Switch Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the transmission and external shift mechanism
are good condition.
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Set the hand tester [A] to the × 1 kΩ or × 100 Ω range
and connect i ...
Brake Pedal Removal
Remove:
Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts [A]
Foot Guard [B]
Screw and Stopper [C]
Bolt [D]
Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts [E]
Cable Guide [F]
Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Joint Pin [B]
Rear Brake Light Switch Spring [C]
Return Spring [D]
Remove the brake pedal mounting b ...