Operation Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 61
V00344-10
Main work
–
Remove screw

and lower the rear wheel with the swingarm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Secure the rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw

, push splash protector

to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
12.19 Installing the shock absorber
V00344-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector

to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
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
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
12.20 Removing the seat
V00342-10
–
Remove screws

.
– Raise the rear of the seat, pull the seat back, and lift it off.
12.21 Mounting the seat
V00343-10
– Hook in the front of the seat at the collar bushing of the fuel tank, lower it at the
rear and push it forward.
– Make sure that the seat is correctly locked in.