Rear shock absorber disposal

Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .

The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure nitrogen gas.

• Mishandling can cause explosion.
• Keep away from fire and heat. High gas pressure caused by heat can cause an explosion.
• Release gas pressure before disposing

Make sure to observe the following precautions:

• Never apply heat or disassemble the damper unit since it can explode or oil can splash hazardously.
• When discarding the rear cushion unit, be sure to release gas pressure from the unit following the procedures.

1. Mark the drill center at the location “a” using a center punch.

9 Mm (0.35 In) Mark the drill hole

1. 1
   Wrap rear shock absorber (1) with a plastic bag (2) and fix it on a vise as shown in the figure.
2. 2
   Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 In) hole at the marked drill center using a drilling machine and let out gas while taking care not to get the plastic bag entangled with the drill bit.

• Be sure to wear protective glasses since drilling chips and oil may fly off with blowing gas when the drill bit has penetrated through the body.
• Make sure to drill at the specified position.