user manual

6-65
CHAS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER,
SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
WARNING
EAS00696
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY AND GAS CYLINDER
1. Check:
 rear shock absorber rod
1
Bends/damage  Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
 rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks  Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
 spring
2
Damage/wear  Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
 gas cylinder
3
Damage/gas leaks  Replace.
 bushings
Damage/wear  Replace.
 dust seals
Damage/wear  Replace.
 bolts
Bends/damage/wear  Replace.
EAS00707
CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
 swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage  Replace.
2. Check:
 pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends  Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
 pivot shaft
 dust covers
 spacer
 washers
 bearings
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosine