
14. REAR BRAKE/REAR FORK/REAR
WHEEL/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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REAR BRAKE/REAR BRAKE DRUN/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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SERVICE INFORMATION -------------------------------------------- 14-1
TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------- 14-1
REAR WHEEL ---------------------------------------------------------- 14-2
REAR BRAKE DRUM -------------------------------------------------- 14-3
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER-------------------------------------------- 14-5

14. REAR BRAKE/REAR FORK/REAR
WHEEL/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• When performing the services stated in this section, the engine and exhaust muffler must be cold
to avoid scalding.
• During servicing, keep oil or grease off the brake pads and brake disk.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rear shock absorber spring free length
Rear brake disk/ lining thickness
Rear brake master cylinder I.D.
Rear brake master cylinder piston O.D.
Rear brake caliper cylinder I.D.
Rear brake caliper piston O.D.
TORQUE VALUES SPECIAL TOOLS
Exhaust muffler lock bolt 29.4_ 39.2N-m Rear shock absorber remover
Rear axle nut 78.4_ 98.0N-m Shock absorber spring compressor
Rear shock absorber lower mount bolt 19.6_ 29.4N-m
Rear shock absorber upper mount bolt 39.2N-m
Rear damper lock nut 14.7_ 24.5N-m
(apply locking agent)
Rear brake caliper bolt 19.6_ 29.4N-m
TROUBLESHOOTING
Rear wheel wobbling Poor brake performance
• Bent rim • Air in brake system
• Faulty tire • Deteriorated brake fluid
• Axle not tightened properly • Contaminated brake pad surface
• Worn brake pads
Soft rear shock absorber • Clogged brake fluid line
• Weak shock absorber spring • Deformed brake disk
• Damper oil leaks • Unevenly worn brake caliper
Rear wheel noise
• Worn rear wheel axle bearings
• Worn rear fork bearings
• Deformed rear fork

14. REAR BRAKE/REAR FORK/REAR
WHEEL/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REAR WHEEL
REMOVAL
Remove the exhaust muffler. (2-6)
Remove the rear axle nut to remove the rear
wheel.
INSPECTION
Measure the rear wheel rim runout.
Service Limits:
Radial: 2.0mm replace if over
Axial: 2.0mm replace if over
INSTALLATION
Install the rear wheel and apply SAE30#
engine oil to the axle threads. Then, tighten
the rear axle nut.
Torque values:
Rear axle nut: 107.8_ 127.4N-m