7 - | Rear suspension

1 | Shock absorber

2 | Screw

3 | Shock absorber mounting

4 | Nut

5 | Screw

6 | Nut

Parts catalogue

Rear suspension

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.
Rear suspension system
The rear suspension system uses a hydraulic monoshock absorber (1) with rebound and spring preload adjustment.
The shock absorber is pivot-mounted to the swingarm at the lower end and to the rear subframe frame at the upper end. This system gives the motorcycle excellent stability.
For adjustment of the rear shock absorber, refer to Sect. D 4, Adjusting the rear shock absorber.
Removal of the rear shock absorber
Remove the seat (Sect. E 3, Removal of the seat).
To remove the rear shock absorber from the motorcycle, remove the upper (6) and lower (5) mounting screws.
Overhauling the rear shock absorber
Before dismantling the shock absorber, measure the spring preload length (L). The same length must be restored on re-assembly.
Disassembly of the rear shock absorber
Remove the shock absorber mounting (3) by counterholding the screw (2) and unscrewing the nut (4).
Slacken off locknut (A) and spring adjuster nut (B) with a pin wrench or special tool, and remove the spring.
Visually inspect the shock absorber for oil leaks and other problems.
Renew the shock absorber if necessary.
Reassembly of the rear shock absorber
Fit the spring into its seat in the shock absorber with the tapered end towards the lower mounting.
Screw in the spring adjuster nut (B) to obtain the previously measured length (L).
Notes
One full turn of the adjuster nut changes the length of the spring by 1.5 mm.
Tighten down the lock nut (A) against the adjuster (B).
Lubricate the thread and underside of the head of the screw (2) and the contact face of the nut (4) with the specific grease.
Refit the shock absorber mounting (3) inserting the screw (2) and screwing on the nut (4).
Notes
Insert the screw (2) from the side on which the adjuster screw (C) is located.
Tighten the nut (4) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings) while counterholding the screw (2).
Refitting the rear suspension
Lubricate the thread and underside of the head of the shock absorber screw.
Insert the upper end of the shock absorber inthe hole in the rear sub frame and fit the nut (6).
Orientate the rear shock absorber with the prelaod adjuster screw (C) as shown in the photo.
Install the lower end of the shock absorber in the swingarm.
Grease the thread, underside and sliding surface of the lower retaining screw (5) and insert it into the swingarm from the LH side.
Tighten the screw (5) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).
Refit the seat (Sect. E 3, Refitting the seat).