Service manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the scooter on a level surface.
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Securely support the scooter so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the scooter on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
8front cover
8side cover(left)
Refer to”SIDE COVERS AND TAIL/
BRAKE LIGHT”in chapter 3.
3. Remove:
8rear shock absorber nut(upper)
8rear shock absorber bolt(upper)
8rear shock absorber bolt(lower)
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• rear shock absorber rod
Bend/damage -» Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• rear shock absorber
Oil leak -» Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
•spring
Damage/wear -» Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
•bushing
Damage/wear -» Replace.
•dust seal
Damage/wear -» Replace.
•bolts
Bends/damage/wear -» Replace.
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