user manual

5.8 Remove the 50mm snap ring and remove the sprocket.
Checking the tyre and brakes is that same as for the front wheel. Check the sprocket for tooth wear. Check the 4
rubber wheel dampers for condition.
5.9 Reassemble the brake and wheel the same way as the front wheel.
5.10 Fit the 4 rubber wheel dampers in the hub, fit the sprocket and the 50 mm snap ring.
5.11 Fit the wheel back into to swinging arm, making sure tha t you include the side collar on the brake side of
the wheel.
5.12 Fit an axle adjuster to the axle spindle and fit the axle spindle. Make sure it passes through the side collar,
and engage the axle adjuster in the swinging arm.
5.13 Fit the chain. Note that the closed end of the split chain link should face in the direction of the chain travel.
5.14 Fit the other axle adjuster and the axle nut. Adjust the chain (see the Maintenance page).
5.15 Tighten the axle nut and fit the cotter pin.
5.16 Loosely connect the brake torque arm.
5.17 Fit the spring onto the brake rod, fit the pin into the brake operating lever, and the brake rod through the
hole in the pin. Fit the brake adjusting nut, but do not adjust.
5.18 Stand the bike on its wheels.
5.19 Tighten the brake torque rod and check that everything is secure.
5.20 Adjust the brake, pump the pedal a few times and readjust the brake.
5.21 Give the bike a gentle road test, check everything is secure and re-adjust the brake if necessary.
6.0 Rear Suspension
To remove the rear suspension you will have to refer to the rear wheel and brake section. Note that the shock
absorbers can be removed without affecting anything else, but you can only do one side at a time.
6.1 Support the bike under the engine so that the rear wheel is free of the ground and the bike is secure.
6.2 Remove the rear shock absorbers.
6.3 Remove the chain case.
6.4 Remove the rear wheel and brake assembly (see section 4).
6.5 Remove the swinging arm pivot bolt nut and washer, pull out the pivot spindle.
6.6 Use a shock absorber compressor too, to compress the shock absorber.
6.7 Loosen the locking nut and unscrew the top mount and locking the locking nut.
6.8 Carefully release the shock absorber compressor, the shock absorber will then come apart.
Examine all the components for wear, and for oil leakage from the shock absorbers. Check the swinging arm
pivot bushes for wear. Clean all the parts.
6.9 Reassemble the shock absorber, compress using the compressor tool and refit the locking nut and top nut.
Tighten the locking nut.
6.10 Fit the swinging arm into the frame, fitting the pivot bolt from the right hand side of the bike.
6.11 Fit the rear wheel (see section 4).
6.12 Fit the chain case.
6.13 Fit the rear shock absorbers, but do not tighten the nuts.