SUSPENSION 13-13

Rear Shock Absorber

Rebound• Damping Force Adjustment

Turn the damper adjuster [A] to adjust the rebound damping.

○Align the numbered mark [B] of the adjuster.

○The standard adjuster setting for average-build rider of 68 kg (150 Ib) with no passenger and no accessories is position "2".

If the damper’s effectiveness is not suited to the operating conditions, adjust it to an appropriate position by referring to the table below.

Rebound Damping Adjustment

Spring• Preload Adjustment

•Remove the mud guard (see Frame chapter).

Using the hook wrench [A], turn the adjusting nut [B] to adjust the spring preload.

○The standard adjuster setting for average-build rider of 68 kg (150 Ib) with no passenger and no accessories is 4th position.

Rear• Shock Absorber Removal

Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground.

•Special Tool - Jack: 57001–1238

Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band [A].

WARNING

Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the shock absorber, or the motorcycle may tall over. It could cause an accident and injury.

13-14 SUSPENSION

Rear Shock Absorber

•Remove:

Lower Shock Absorber Nut [A]

Lower Shock Absorber Bolt [B]

•Remove:

Upper Shock Absorber Nut [A]

Upper Shock Absorber Bolt [B]

•Remove the shock absorber [A] from upside.

Rear• Shock Absorber Installation

Tighten:

Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)

Rear• Shock Absorber Inspection

•Remove the rear shock absorber. Visually inspect the following items. Smooth Stroke

Oil Leakage

Crack or Dent

If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace

•it.

Visually inspect the rubber bushing.

If it show any signs of damage, replace it.

SUSPENSION 13-15

Swingarm

Swingarm• Removal

Raise the rear wheel off the ground with jack.

•Special Tool - Jack: 57001–1238

Remove:

Chain Cover (see Final Drive chapter)

Mud Guard (see Frame chapter)

Brake Hose Clamp [A]

Rear Wheel (see Wheels/Tires chapter)

Lower Shock Absorber Nut and Bolt [A]

Upper Tie-rod Nut and Bolt [B]

•Remove the both frame cover (see Frame chapter).

•Unscrew the swingarm pivot locknut [A], using the nut wrench [B].

Special Tool - Swingarm Pivot Nut Wrench: 57001–1541

•Unscrew the swingarm pivot nut [A] and loosen the

•swingarm pivot shaft [B].

Pull off the pivot shaft and remove the swingarm.