Secure front wheel in position.
Caution! Protect trim panels with a material such as foam rubber (arrow) to prevent damage.
Use a strap to secure the rear frame to the transverse arm.
Note: Do not unplug the control unit.
Remove the BMS control unit from the holder.
Remove the fuse box.
Remove brake fluid reservoir from rear frame.
Remove lower fasteners securing rear frame to main frame.
Slightly pretension the strap.
Slacken upper fasteners securing rear frame to main frame.
Caution! Do not raise the rear frame all the way, as it would contact the lock of the seat (arrow).
Raise the rear frame far enough to expose the eye of the spring strut and secure the rear frame in this position with the strap.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.
Note: When lowering the rear frame, make sure that the brake line is routed between the front section of the mudguard and the rear frame.
Clean the threads of the frame and the securing screws for the rear frame, coat threads with Loctite 2701 and install the screws.
Tightening torques:
- Rear frame to main frame, top: 21 Nm
- Rear frame to main frame, bottom (clean threads + Loctite 2701): 21 Nm
- Brake fluid reservoir to rear frame: 5 Nm
- Clamp for silencer: 55 Nm
- Oxygen sensor to exhaust: 45 Nm
- Exhaust manifold to cylinder head: 20 Nm
- Engine guard to frame: 9 Nm