Disposing of a rear shock absorber (Yamaha YZF-R1 Y(C))

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1. Gas pressure must be released before disposing of a rear shock absorber. To release the gas pressure, drill a 2.0-3.0 mm (0.08-0.12 in) hole through the rear shock absorber at a point 40 mm (1.57 in) from its end as shown.

Warning: Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage from released gas or metal chips.

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Article about repair motorcycles «Yamaha R1 YZF- Y(C)» (2009-2014): «Disposing of a rear shock absorber»: https://motoinstruction.ru/en/Yamaha/R1/YZFR1Y/chassis/rsusp/115417 <a href="https://motoinstruction.ru/en/Yamaha/R1/YZFR1Y/chassis/rsusp/115417">Disposing of a rear shock absorber</a> - article about repair motorcycles «Yamaha R1 YZF- Y(C)» (2009-2014) from section «Rear suspension». [url=https://motoinstruction.ru/en/Yamaha/R1/YZFR1Y/chassis/rsusp/115417]Disposing of a rear shock absorber[/url] - article about repair motorcycles «Yamaha R1 YZF- Y(C)» (2009-2014) from section «Rear suspension».