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