Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear shock absorber disposal

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear suspension / Repair instructions / Rear shock absorber disposal

Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .

The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure nitrogen gas.

Mishandling can cause explosion.
Keep away from fire and heat. High gas pressure caused by heat can cause an explosion.
Release gas pressure before disposing

Gas pressure release

Make sure to observe the following precautions:

Never apply heat or disassemble the damper unit since it can explode or oil can splash hazardously.
When discarding the rear cushion unit, be sure to release gas pressure from the unit following the procedures.

Mark the drill center at the location “a” using a center punch.

Suzuki GSX-R. Gas pressure release

9 Mm (0.35 In)
Mark the drill hole

Wrap rear shock absorber (1) with a plastic bag (2) and fix it on a vise as shown in the figure.
Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 In) hole at the marked drill center using a drilling machine and let out gas while taking care not to get the plastic bag entangled with the drill bit.

Be sure to wear protective glasses since drilling chips and oil may fly off with blowing gas when the drill bit has penetrated through the body.
Make sure to drill at the specified position.

Otherwise, pressurized oil many spout out forcefully.

Suzuki GSX-R. Gas pressure release

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