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CHAS
4-64
STEERING
STEERING REMOVAL
1. Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
2. Raise the front wheel placing a suitable sup- port under the engine.
3. Remove:
•Front wheel
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL-REMOVAL”
section.
•Front fork
Refer to “FRONT FORK-REMOVAL” sec-
tion.
4. Remove:
•Front fender
•Cowling
•Handlebar
•Meter assembly
Ring nut wrench (3):
90890-01348
5. Remove:
•Steering axle nut (1)
Use the ring nut wrench (3).
WARNING
Support the motorcycle securely to prevent it
falling over.
6. Remove:
•Ring nut (upper) (1)
•Use the ring nut wrench (2)
Ring nut wrench (2):
90890-01268
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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
4-69
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks Shock absorber removal Remove the parts in order.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over.
Seat Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND REAR
Fuel tank
Rear cowling COWLING” section in Chapter 3.
Battery leads 2 Disconnect. NOTE:
First, disconnect the negative lead, then the
positive lead.
1 Muffler 1
2 Exhaust pipe assembly 1 Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER RE-
3 Rear frame 1 MOV AL” section.
4 Brake fluid reserve tank 1 Secure the brake fluid tank to the frame in
5 Air filter case 1 an upright position to avoid air entering the hydraulic system.
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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
4-73
SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the motorcycle securely to prevent it
from falling over.
1. Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
2. Remove:
•Seat
•Rear cowling
•Fuel tank
See section “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
REAR COWLING” in CHAPTER 3.
3. Disconnect:
•Battery leads
8. Remove:
•Upper mounting bolt (1)
•Rear shock absorber
1
NOTE:
First, disconnect the negative lead, then the posi-
tive lead.
4. Remove:
•Exhaust pipe assembly
•Rear frame
•Air filter case
5. Raise the rear wheel placing a suitable sup- port under the engine.
6. Remove:
•Rear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL REMOVAL” sec-
tion.
7. Remove:
•Shock absorber fastening nut (1)
•Lower mounting bolt
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DRIVE CHAIN, DRIVE SPROCKET AND REAR WHEEL SPROCKET
4-82
CHAS
DRIVE CHAIN, DRIVE SPROCKET AND
REAR WHEEL SPROCKET
NOTE:
Before removing the drive chain, drive sprocket
and rear wheel sprocket, it is necessary to meas-
ure the free play and length of the 10 links in the
chain.
DRIVE CHAIN REMOVAL
1. Park the motorcycle upright on an even sur- face.
2. Remove:
•Shift pedal (1)
•Cover (2) (drive sprocket)
3. Remove:
•Drive sprocket (1)
NOTE:
•Before removing the sprocket nut, straighten
the tab on the lock washer.
•Loosen the nut with the rear brake pulled.
4. Raise the rear wheel placing a suitable sup- port under the engine.
WARNING
Set the motorcycle up securely to prevent it
falling over.
5. Remove:
•Rear wheel
•Rear wheel sprocket
•Hub
•Damper
•Spacer
Refer to “REAR WHEEL REMOVAL” sec-
tion.
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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
5-1
ENGINE
ENGINE REMOVAL
MUFFLER, EXHAUST PIPE, ENGINE PROTECTOR, DRIVE SPROCKET CRANKCASE COVER,
DRIVE SPROCKET AND SHIFT PEDAL
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks
Muffler, exhaust pipe, engine Remove the parts in order.
protector, drive sprocket crankcase
cover, drive sprocket and shift
pedal removal Park the motorcycle in a stable and level
position.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so there
is no danger of it falling over.
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