Checking the front shock absorber
1. Remove the front shock absorber.
2. Check for damage and oil leaks.
3. Compress and extend the shock absorber piston rod at least three times at a constant speed. Starting from the fourth compression stroke, make sure that the working force does not change and there is no extraneous noise. If any faults are detected, replace the front shock absorber with a new one.
Disposal of the front shock absorber
Warning: When drilling the front shock absorber, you must use safety glasses. The gas inside the shock absorber is under pressure and can blow metal filings into your eyes and face when drilling.
1. Place the shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston facing down.
2. Drill a hole with a diameter of 2-3 mm at a distance A (340 mm from the edge), shown in the figure, to release gas from the shock absorber.
3. Drill a hole with a diameter of 2-3 mm at a distance of B (145 mm from the edge), shown in the figure, to drain the oil from the shock absorber.
4. Turn the hole made in step 3 downwards and drain the oil by squeezing and releasing the shock absorber piston rod several times.
5. Cut off the lower edge of the shock absorber.
6. Dispose of drained oil in accordance with the rules for disposal of fuels and lubricants.