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SWINGARM INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
40 Nm (4.0 mSkg)
16 Nm (1.6 mSkg)
NOTE:
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SWINGARM INSPECTION
Securely support the scooter so there is no
danger of it falling over.
1. Place the scooter on the level place.
2. Check:
D Operation
Grasp the end of the swingarm and gent-
ly rock the swingarm assembly back and
forth.
Unsmooth operation ! Repair.
Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND SWINGARM” section in CHAPTER
7.
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Remove:
D Side panel
D Fuel tank
D Box
Refer to “COVER AND PANEL” section.
2. Check:
D Rear shock absorber mount
Looseness ! Tighten.
Bolt (upper)
1
Bolt (lower)
2
Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND SWINGARM” section in chapter 7.
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
D Always adjust each rear shock absorber
preload to the same setting. Uneven ad-
justment can cause poor handling and
loss of stability.
D Securely support the scooter so there is
no danger of it falling over.
1. Adjust:
D Spring preload
Turn the adjuster ring
1
to direction
a
or
b
.
Use the special wrench included in the owner’s
tool kit to adjust the spring preload.