Rear suspension of motorcycle Kawasaki VN900 Vulcan (2006-2024)

Rear suspension exploded view
No. Fastener Torque Remarks N·m kgf·m ft·lb 1 Rear Shock Absorber Nuts 59 6.0 44 2 Swing Arm Pivot Shaft Nut 98 10 72 3 Rocker Arm Pivot Shaft Nut 98 10 72 4 Lower Tie-Rod Nuts 59 6.0 44 5 Upper Tie-Rod Nuts 108 11.0 79.7 G: Apply grease. R:...

Spring preload adjustment
Remove: Reserve Tank (see Reserve tank removal in the Cooling System chapter) Hang the under part of the reserve tank to the holder [A] of the frame as shown. To adjust the spring force, turn the adjusting sleeve [A] on the shock absorber to the...

Rear shock absorber — removal and installation
Rear shock absorber removal Remove: Muffler (see Muffler removal in the Engine Top End chapter) Rise the rear wheel [A] off the ground using the jack [B]. Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238 Squeeze the brake lever slowly and it with a band [A]....

Rear shock absorber inspection
Remove the rear shock absorber [A] (see Rear shock absorber removal ). Visually inspect the following items. Smooth Stroke [A] Oil Leakage (see Rear shock absorber oil leak inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter) Crack or Dent ★ If there is...

Rear shock absorber scrapping
Warning! Since the rear shock absorber contains nitrogen gas, do not incinerate the rear shock absorber without first releasing the gas or it may explode. Before a rear shock absorber is scrapped, drill a hole at the point [A] shown to release the...

Swingarm — removal and installation
Swingarm removal Remove: Rear Wheel (see Rear wheel removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter) Rear Brake Caliper (see Rear caliper removal in the Brakes chapter) Rear Shock Absorber (see Rear shock absorber removal ) Bolts [A] Rear Wheel Mad Guard [B]...

Swingarm bearing — removal and installation
Swingarm bearing removal Remove: Swingarm (see Swingarm removal ) Left side Remove: Collar Grease Seal [A] Remove: Circlip [A]. Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers [B]: 57001-143 Remove the ball bearing [A] and needle bearing with the available...

Swingarm bearing, sleeve inspection
Caution! Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Remove may damage them. Inspect the swingarm sleeve [A], needle bearings [B] and ball bearing [C] installed in the swingarm. The rollers and balls in the bearing normally wear very little, and wear...

Tie-rod, rocker arm — removal and installation
Tie-rod removal Tie-rod is removed together with the swingarm. Refer to the Swingarm removal . Tie-rod installation Refer to the Swingarm installation . Rocker arm removal Remove: Muffler (see Muffler removal in the Engine Top End chapter) Squeeze...

Tie-rod and rocker arm bearing
Tie-rod and rocker arm bearing removal Remove: Tie-rod (see Swingarm removal ) Rocker Arm [A] (see Rocker arm removal ) Sleeves [B] Grease Seal [C] Remove the needle bearings [D], using the available bearing remover. Tie-rod and rocker arm bearing...