Swingarm/Shock Linkage; Rear Suspension Inspection - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

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Air pressure acts as a progressive spring and affects
the entire fange of fork travel.
Air is an unstable gas;
it
increases in pressure as
it
is worked (such as in a fork), so the fork action on
this motorcycle will get stiffer as the race
progresses.
Release built -up air pressure from the fork legs after
practice and between motos.
Be sure the fork is fully extended with the front tire
off the ground.
Loosen the pressu re release screws fully, then
tighten them.
TORQUE: 1.2 N·m (O.l kgf·m. 0.9 IbUt)
REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the shock absorber by com-
pressing it several times.
Lift the sub-frame (page 6-11).
Check the entire shock absorber assembly for signs
of leaks, damage or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
repaired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
For shock absorber service (page 15·14).
l ower the sub-frame (page 6-25).
SWINGARM/SHOCK LINKAGE
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by placing a
workstand or equiva lent under the engine.
Check for worn swingarm bea r ings by grabbing the
rear swingarm and attempting to
move
the
swingarm side-to-side.
Replace the bearings if excessively worn (page 15·
39).
Check the shock linkage and replace any damaged
needle bearings.
MAINTENANCE
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