Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts shown in this exploded view diagram. These parts do not appear in the figures near the text.

This system consists of a top rocker (8), an adjustable linkage (19) secured to swingarm and of a hydraulic knob for spring preload adjustment.

See Sect. D 4, Adjusting the rear shock absorber (1100S) for rear shock absorber adjustments.

To remove rear shock absorber from swingarm and top rocker, remove rubber plugs (20) and loosen upper (12) and lower (17) screws.

When the lower screw (17) is removed, the lower ball joint (3) of the linkage (19) is released from the swingarm. Collect the threaded bush (18) and the bushes (7) placed at the sides of the lower linkage ball joint.

Remove the shock absorber top from the rocker as described in "Removing the rear shock absorber" under this section.

To remove the rocker arm (8) from the frame, undo the nut (15) and remove the spacer (16).

Unscrew the retaining screw (14) and remove the complete rocker arm (8) from the frame.

Rocker motion is ensured through roller bearings (9) working onto an inner spacer (13). Two seal rings (10) fitted at the ends keep the lubrication oil into the needle roller cages.

Remove the inner spacer (13) first and then the oil seals and the needle roller bearings using a drift with an outer diameter of Ø 21.6 mm.

Do not damage the bearing seats on the rocker arm while driving out the bearings. Do not reuse the oil seals (10) or the needle roller bearings (9) after removal.

Fit a new needle roller bearing (9) to the drift no. 88713.1071 and grease the seat in the rocker arm with the specified grease.

Fit a new seal (10) on the drift with the metal side facing outwards. Drive it into firm contact with the needle roller bearing (9) fitted previously.

Lubricate bearings and oil seals with the specified grease and insert the inner spacer (13).

The linkage (19) consists of a central rod (2), two nuts (6) and (4) and two ball joints (5) and (3). The ball joints have two bushes (7) at the pivot point holes.

At reassembly, ensure that the nut (4) with left-hand threading (marked with A) is fitted where marked with (A) onto the centre rod (2).

Distance between centres of the ball joints must be 255 mm.

Tighten the nuts (4) and (6) on the central rod to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

Grease shank and thread of the screw (14) and the underside of the nut (15) with the specified grease.

Push the screw (14) fully home into the frame.

Fit the spacer (16) and the nut (15).

Lock out nut rotation and tighten the screw to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

Grease the thread and underhead of the upper retaining screws (12) and (11) of shock absorber and linkage. Start the screws into their holes in the rocker arm.

Tighten the screw (12) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

Insert the upper end of the linkage into the rocker arm and tighten the screw (11) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

Grease the sliding surface of the threaded bush (18) and fit it into the support of the swingarm.

Grease thread, underhead and sliding surface of the lower retaining screw (17) and fit the screw into the swingarm from the right side.

Tighten the bolt (17) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).