Honda CBR650RA Shop Manual page 102

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MAINTENANCE
SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the forks by operating the front brake and compressing them several times.
Check the entire fork assembly for signs of leaks, damage or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be repaired.
Tighten all fasteners.
For fork service (page 16-21).
REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the shock absorber by compressing them several times.
Check the entire shock absorber assembly for leaks, damage or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be repaired.
Tighten all fasteners.
For shock absorber service (page 17-8).
Support the motorcycle using a hoist or equivalent and raise the rear wheel off the ground.
Check for worn swingarm bearings by grabbing the swingarm ends and attempting to move it side to side.
Replace the bearings if any looseness to noted.
For swingarm service (page 17-10).
REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER
Spring pre-load can be adjusted by turning the adjuster
[1].
ADJUSTABLE RANGE: 10 positions
Position 1 and 2 is for a decrease spring preload (soft),
or turn the position 4 to 10 increase spring preload
(hard).
The standard position is 3.
NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS
Check that all chassis nuts, screws and bolts are tightened to their correct torque values (page 1-11).
Check that all cotter pins, safety clips, hose clamps and cable stays are in place and properly secured.
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