04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
50
8.17
Checking the damper
Condition
The damper has been disassembled.
200811-10
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Measure the inside diameter on both ends and in the middle of the damper car-
tridge.
Damper tube
Diameter
50.08 mm (1.9716 in)
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Replace the damper cartridge.
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Check the damper cartridge for damage and wear.
» If there is damage or wear:
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Replace the damper cartridge.
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Check the heim joint for damage and wear.
» If there is damage or wear:
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Replace the heim joint.
200812-10
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Measure the diameter of the piston rod.
Piston rod
Diameter
17.95 mm (0.7067 in)
» If the measured value is smaller than the specified value:
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Replace the piston rod.
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Measure the run-out of the piston rod.
Piston rod
Run-out
0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Replace the piston rod.
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Check the piston rod for damage and wear.
» If there is damage or wear:
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Replace the piston rod.
200813-10
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Check the piston rings for damage and wear.
» If damage or a bronze-colored surface is visible:
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Replace the piston rings.
8.18
Disassembling the rebound adjuster
Preliminary work
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Remove the spring. (
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Disassemble the damper. (
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Disassemble the piston rod. (
200805-10
Main work
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Warm up the piston rod in the area of the rebound damping valve seat.
Guideline
80 °C (176 °F)
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Remove rebound damping valve seat
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