SUSPENSION 11-15

'Remove the band and flap mounting bolts, and
take off the flap.
•lnstall the uni-trak link upper end and finger-
tighten the nut.
•Using the hook wrench (special tool) turn the ad-
justing sleeve to adjust the spring preload.
'Place a stand or block under the motorcycle so
that the rear wheei is raised off the ground.
'Remove the mounting bolts and nuts, and take the
rear shock absorber out to the left.

Rear Shock Absorber Installation

•lnstallation is the reverse of removal.
•lnstail the rear shock absorber so that the label
on the shock absorber faces to the right side.

A. Adjusting Sleeve.
B.
Wrench: 5m1-11ü)
'Remove the uni-trak upper mounting boit. and nut
"nstall the flap with mto mounting bolts and band.
•Mount the uni-trak upper end on the uni-trak arm
with mounting bolt and nut, and tighten the mount-
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ing bolt to the specified torque.

•nghtening Torque: A. Shock Absorber B; Label
KX60:
49 N-m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft4b)
KDX80:
OTighten the rear shock absorber upper and lower
54 N-m (5.5 kg-m, 40 ft-lb)
mounting nuts to the Specified torque.

Rear Shock Absorber Removal

'Remove the following parts.
Seat
T*enhg TMwe:
KX60:
Right and Left Side Covers 49 N-m (5.0 kg-mr 36 ft-lb)
KDX80:
•Loosen the rear shock absorber upper and
54 N-m (5.5 kg•m, 40 ft4b).
lower mounting nuts. Do not remove them yet.

Rear Shock Absorber Spring Replacement

B KX60 only
In addition to the standard spring, heavy and light
springs are available.
'Remove the following parts.
Seat
Right and Left Side Covers
Rear Shock Absorber
A. Upper Mounting Bolt B. Lower Mounting Bolt 'Hold the bottom of the rear shock absorber with a
vise.