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CHAS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
EAS00686
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make
sure you understand the following informa-
tion. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for property damage or per-
sonal injury that may result from improper
handling of the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the
rear shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion
due to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping per-
formance.
EAS00689
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND GAS CYLINDER
Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber and gas cyl-
inder. To release the gas pressure, drill a 2 ~
3-mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in) hole through the gas
cylinder at a point 15 mm (0.6 in) from its
end as shown.
WARNING
WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye dam-
age from released gas or metal chips.
EAS00703
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND SWINGARM
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the rear wheel is elevated.
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