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SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
AWARNING
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
•
Use only nitrogen to
pressurize
the shock absorber.
The use
of an
unstable
gas can cause
a
fire
or
explosion
result-
i
ng
in serious
injury.
,.
The
shode
absorber
contains
nitrogen under high
pressure.
Do
not
al
low fire or
heat
nea
r
the
shode
absorber .
•
Before
disposal
of the shock absorber, release the nitrogen
by
pressing the valve core.
Then
rem
ove
the
valve from
the
shock
absorber.
•
Keep
grease off of the
brake pads
and disc.
•
A contaminated brake disc or pad
reduces
stopping power.
Discard
contaminated pads
and
clean a contaminated disc
with
a
high
quality brake
degreasi
ng agent.
•
When
servici
ng
the
rear wheel or suspension support
the
motorcycle
using
a workstand or equivalent under
the
engine.
• For
optimum suspension
performance
and
linkage
componen
t
service life,
the
swingarm and shock linkage pivot bear-
ing
(along
with
related
seals and bushings) should be disassembled,
cleaned, inspected for
wear
and
lubricated with
mUlti-purpose grease
NlGI
No.2
(molybdenum disulfide additive) every 7.5
hours
of operation (competition use
only).
•
Optional
rear
wheel
sprocket
s, drive chain, shock springs and spring preload pin spanners are
available.
For
optional
parts
(page
'-37).
'
.
•
For
brake system information
(page 16-3).
•
Use
genuine Honda
replacement
bolts and nuts
for
all suspension pivot and
mounting
points.
SPECIFICATIONS
absorber
mm
20.0 - 24.0
kgf (44.1
-
52.9 Ibf)
10 clicks out from
full
in
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15-3
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