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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.19
Installing the shock absorber
12.20
Removing the seat
12.21
Mounting the seat
Main work
–
Remove screw
without blocking the rear wheel. Secure the rear wheel in this position.
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Remove screw
absorber.
V00344-10
Main work
–
Push splash protector
tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber
–
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
V00344-11
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swingarm is Teflon-coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Remove screws
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Raise the rear of the seat, pull the seat back, and lift it off.
V00342-10
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Hook in the front of the seat at the collar bushing of the fuel tank, lower it at the
rear and push it forward.
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Make sure that the seat is correctly locked in.
V00343-10
and lower the rear wheel with the swingarm as far as possible
, push splash protector
to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
.
M12
.
M12
.
to the side, and remove the shock
80 Nm
Loctite
(59 lbf ft)
80 Nm
Loctite
(59 lbf ft)
p. 51)
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2701™
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