Rear suspension of motorcycle Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star (1998-2008)

Right side cover and battery box
Order Job name/Part name Quantity Remarks Removing the right side cover and battery box. Remove the parts in the order listed. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface. Seats Refer to " Fuel tank and seats ". Muffler assembly Refer to " Rear wheel...

Left side cover and tool box
Order Job name/Part name Quantity Remarks Removing the left side cover and tool box Remove the parts in order listed. 1 Tool box cover 1 2 Left side cover 1 3 Owner's tool kit 1 4 Connector's — Disconnect 5 Fuel hose holder 1 6 Fuel hoses 2...

Rear shock absorber and swingarm
Order Job name/Part name Quantity Remarks Removing the rear shock absorber and swingarm Remove the parts in order listed. Rear wheel Refer to " Rear wheel and brake disc ". 1 Connecting arm bolts 2 Refer to " Removing/installing the rear shock...

Handling the rear shock absorber and gas cylinder
Warning! This rear shock absorber and gas cylinder contain highly compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling the rear shock absorber or gas cylinder, read and make sure you understand the following information. The manufacturer cannot be held...

Disposing of a rear shock absorber and gas cylinder
a. Gas pressure must be released before disposing of a rear shock absorber and gas cylinder. To release the gas pressure, drill a 2-3 mm hole through the gas cylinder at a point 15-20 mm from its end as shown. Warning! Wear eye protection to prevent...

Removing the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface. Warning! Securely support the motorcycle so that there is no danger of it falling over. Note: Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated. 2. Disconnect: battery leads (from...

Removing the swingarm
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface. Warning! Securely support the motorcycle so that there is no danger of it falling over. Note: Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated. 2. Remove: rear shock absorber 3....

Checking the rear shock absorber assembly and gas cylinder
1. Check: rear shock absorber rod. Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock absorber assembly. rear shock absorber. Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear shock absorber assembly. spring. Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock absorber assembly. gas...

Checking the swingarm
1. Check: swingarm Bends/cracks/damage → Replace. 2. Check: pivot shaft Damage/wear → Replace. 3. Check: collars (1) oil seals (2) bearings (3) Damage/wear → Replace.

Installing the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Install: swingarm. Refer to " Installing the swingarm ". 2. Lubricate: spacers bearings Recommended lubricant: Molybdenum disulfide grease 3. Install: rear shock absorber assembly Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut: 40 Nm (4.0 m·kg) Rear...

Installing the swingarm
1. Lubricate: bearings spacers oil seals Recommended lubricant: Molybdenum disulfide grease 2. Install: relay arm left connecting arm right connecting arm Rear-shock-absorber-assembly lower nut (1): 48 Nm (4.8 m·kg) Connecting arm nuts (2): 48 Nm...