SHOCK ABSORBER
SUB-FRAME |
Remove the seat (page 3-3).
Remove the fuel tank (page 3-8).
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by placing a workstand or equivalent under the engine.
Loosen the air cleaner connecting boot band screw.
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Remove the sub-frame lower mounting bolts and loosen the upper mounting bolt.
Do not lift past 90? Be careful not to damage the wires and cables. |
Lift the sub-frame as shown.
Tighten the sub-frame upper mounting bolt to the specified torque.
TORQUE:
'05 - '07: 30 N m (3.1 kgf m, 22 Ibf ft)
UPPER BOLT |
After '07:49 N m (5.0 kgf m, 36 Ibf ft)
If you plan to Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt
Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt, , nut and shock absorber. |
disassemble the and nut. shock absorber, loosen the spring lock nut and adjusting nut.
Measure the spring length for reinstallation later. |
SPRING SEAT |
Set the shock absorber upper mount in a vise with a piece of wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut.
TOOLS.
Pin spanner 07702-0020001 (2 required) or
LOCK NUT |
SPRING |
STOPPER RING |
Pin spanner A 89201-KS6-810 (2 required)
Remove the stopper ring, spring seat and spring.
VALVE CORE |