Front Shock Absorber: Disposal

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DISPOSE OF FRONT PNEUMATIC SHOCK ABSORBER WITH CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Fully extend the front shock absorber rod.
  
  Fig 1: Drilling Hole To Discharge Gas Inside Cylinder
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2. Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder somewhere between A and B shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.
  CAUTION: Be careful as the cylinder is a high-pressure gas type which is at a higher pressure than normal shock absorbers. Also be careful with high temperatures as the cylinder's pressure becomes even higher.
  
  NOTE: The gas is colorless, odorless and harmless.