12
Driveline and Suspension Disassembly
CAUTION: Do not disconnect oil line from
shock to pump. Contents of Honda shock are
under pressure and shock is non-serviceable
.
5.
See Fig. 4. Temporarily
remove shock com-
pressor mounting bolts. Disconnect compres-
sor from wiring harness to allow more slack in
line.
6.
See Fig. 5
. Remove upper shock nut through
RH side of frame using a 17mm socket and 6”
extension. Hold bolt head through LH side of
frame with 8mm Allen socket and 6” extension.
7.
See Fig. 6
. Remove rear linkage bolt with
17mm and 19mm sockets. Remove front link-
age bolt from motorcycle frame using 19mm
socket and 10mm Allen socket.
8.
See Fig. 6.
Remove lower shock bolt with
14mm and 17mm sockets.
9.
See Fig 6
. Raise swingarm and remove swin-
garm linkage bolt with 19mm socket and 10mm
Allen socket.
10. Remove and save LH swingarm pin lock nut.
Remove LH and RH swingarm pins with 19mm
Allen socket.
11. Remove OEM swingarm. Feed shock through
top of swingarm during removal.
12. Remove rubber boot from transmission and
discard.
PREPARING THE MOTORCYCLE
Fig. 6
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
RH side shown
Access to upper
shock nut
Shock compressor
