HOME 2.37 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS REMOVAL 2. Insert left side upper fastener (3) into left side top shock mount. 1. Using a suitable lift, support motorcycle under frame until rear tire is slightly off the ground. 3. Pivot shock absorbers to align lower shock mounts with mounting holes in swingarm. 2. See Figure 2-149 . Remove right side lower fastener (1), washer (5), and thin height hex-nut (6) attaching right side shock to Swingarm. 4. Lift swingarm to meet lower shock mounts. 5. Thread left side lower fastener (1) and washer (5) through shock mount and swingarm into belt guard. 3. Remove left lower fastener (1) and washer (5) from left side shock to Swingarm and belt guard.
Allow rear tire to rest on ground. 6. Thread right side lower fastener (1) and washer (5) through bottom shock mount in swingarm into thin height nut. 4. Remove left side upper fastener (3) from left side top shock mount and remove shock. 7. Tighten upper and lower shock mount fasteners to 41-68 Nm (31-50 ft-lbs). 5. Remove right side fastener (2) from right side top shock mount and remove shock. NOTE The rear shock absorbers on VRSC motorcycles are not repairable. If a shock absorber becomes worn or damaged, it must be replaced as an assembly. Be sure both shock absorbers are adjusted to same pre- load position.
Improper adjustment can adversely affect stability and handling, which could result in death or ser- ious injury. (00036a) INSTALLATION 8. Verify that preload settings on both shock absorbers are equal. See 1.20 SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENTS . 1. See Figure 2-150 . Insert right side upper fastener (2) into right side top shock mount. NOTE Before setting up the suspension for carrying cargo refer to previous step and verify suspension adjustments. 2-104 2009 VRSC Service: Chassis