Rear Shock Absorber: Inspection

1. Check that shock absorber oil is not seeping or leaking from the sliding parts of the shock absorber rod.
2. Extend and compress the rear shock absorber.

Standard: 

When extending and compressing the rear shock absorber at a constant speed, it can be moved without any abnormal resistance or noise and load is constant through the entire stroke. It also extends at a constant speed after being compressed. 

If there is any abnormality, replace the rear shock absorber with a new one.

Fig 1: Inspecting Rear Shock Absorber

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