Cushion lever removal and installation

1. 1
   Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
2. 2
   Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on the cushion levers.
3. 3
   Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
4. 4
   Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
5. 5
   Remove the cushion levers (1).

   

Install the cushion levers in the reverse order of removal.

Pay attention to the following point:

• set the cushion levers so that the arrow mark “a” points forward.
• Install the washers (1) between the cushion rod and cushion levers.
• Tighten each nut to the specified torque.

• Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
• Install the muffler chamber heat guard no. 2 And left muffler. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
• Install the side frame covers and right side cowling.

  Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .