6 - | Frame inspection

1 | Frame

2 | Clamp

3 | Nut

4 | Clearance adjuster

5 | Nut

6 | Special screw

7 | Rear subframe (right)

8 | Plate

9 | Screw

10 | Rear subframe (left)

11 | Nut

12 | Screw

13 | Pin

14 | Special nut

15 | Bracket

16 | Spacer

17 | Rubber mounting

18 | Screw

Parts catalogue

Frame

Important
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside the text, but which can be found in the exploded view diagram.
Disassembly of structural components and the frame
Before carrying out dimensional checks on the frame, you must remove all the superstructures fitted, referring to the removal procedures outlined in the sections of this manual.
The flow chart below illustrates the logical sequence in which the parts are to be removed from the motorcycle and gives a reference to the section of the manual in which the removal procedure is described.
Removal of the frame
To separate the frame (1) from the rear subframe, unscrew the two special screws (6).
On the left-hand side of the motorcycle, restrain the pin (13) securing the front of the frame to the engine and unscrew the nut (3) on the right-hand side.
Withdraw the front retaining pin (13) and remove the frame (1).
Secure the rear subframe to the engine block by inserting the pin (13).
Refitting the frame
Before refitting, check that the rubber mountings (A) are installed on the frame (1).
If the ring nuts (5) with the clearance adjusters (4) were removed, proceed as follows.
Grease the threads of the clerance adjuster (4) and the ring nuts (5) taking care not to get any grease on face (B) of the clearance adjuster (4).
Screw the clearance adjusters (4) into the ring nuts (5) so that the sides with the pin wrench notches are flush with the ring nuts, as shown in the figure.
Screw the clearance adjusters (4) with the ring nuts (5) into the frame so that they lie flush with internal surfaces of the frame lugs (C).
Withdraw the pin (13) from the engine block to release the rear subframe.
Apply the recommended grease to the threads of the pin (13) and of the nut (3).
Locate the frame (1) on the motorcycle and insert the pin (13) from the right-hand side.
Counterhold the pin (13) and tighten the nut (3) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).
Align the rear subframe and the frame (1), inserting the special screws (6) but without tightening at this stage.
Remove the special screws (6) and tighten the clearance adjusters (4) to the specified torque (Sect C 3, Frame tightening torques).
Locate service tool no. 88713.3166 on the ring nut (5) and fit the torque wrench to the tool.
While holding the clearance adjusters (4) firm, tighten the ring nuts (5) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).
Lubricate the threads and the heads of the special screws (6), fit them in the frame and tighten them to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).
Removal of the rear subframe
Disconnect all the wiring connections of the electrical components mounted on the subframe (Sect. P 1, Routing of wiring on frame) and remove the silencers (Sect. L 8, Removal of the exhaust system).
Remove the frame as indicated in the previous paragraph “Removal of the frame”.
On the left-hand side of the motorcycle, restrain the pin (13) securing the rear of the subframe to the engine and simultaneously unscrew the nut (3) on the right-hand side.
Withdraw the rear retaining pin (13) and remove the complete subframe assembly from the motorcycle.
Disassembly of the rear subframe
Counterhold the nuts (11), present only on the left-hand side of the rear subframe, unscrew the screws (12) and remove the bracket (15).
Unscrew the screws (9) securing the plate (8) and separate the left subframe from the right subframe.
Checking the frame
Check the dimensions of the frame against the dimensions shown here to determine whether it needs to be renewed.
Important
Badly damaged frames cannot be repaired, they must be renewed. Any work carried out on the frame can give rise to potential danger, infringing the requirements of EC directives concerning manufacturers' liability and general product safety.
General dimensions (mm)
Reassembly of the rear subframe
Check that the rubber mountings (A) are installed on the plate (8).
Locate the plate (8) on the LH subframeo (10) and on the RH subframe (12) and insert the screws (9).
Tighten the screws (9) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings) in the sequence: 1-2-3-4.
Check that the rubber buffer (B), rubber bushes (17) and spacers (16) are installed on the bracket (15).
Refit the bracket (15) to the rear subframe with screws (12).
Counterhold the nuts (11), present only on the left-hand side of the rear subframe, and tighten the screws (12) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings), in the sequence: 5-6-7-8.
Refit the rear subframe to the engine (Sect. N 1, Refitting the engine).
Reconnect all the wiring connections of the electrical components mounted on the subframe (Sect. P 1, Routing of wiring on frame) and refit the silencers (Sect. L 8, Removal of the exhaust system).
Refitting the rear subframe
Locate the complete rear subframe assembly on the engine, apply the recommended grease to the threads of the pin (13) and the nut (3).
Counterhold the pin (13) and tighten the nut (3) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).
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