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SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
AWARNING
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
• Use
only
nit
rogen
to
pressurize the shock abso
rb
er. 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 near
the
shode
absorber
.
• Before disposal
of
the shock absorber, release
the
nitrogen
by
pressing the valve core. Then remove 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 degreasing agent.
• When servicing 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
oper
ation
(competit
ion
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
(p
age 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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