Honda Metropolitan CHF50 User Manual

REAR WHEEL/BRAKE/SUSPENSION
Install the return spring between the belt case and
brake arm.
Install the joint pin on the brake arm.
Insert the rear brake cable into the joint pin and
install the rear brake adjusting nut.
If the brake shoes
and springs are
reused, they must
be placed back in
the original loca-
tions.
Apply grease to the anchor pin and brake cam slid-
ing surfaces.
RETURN SPRING
ADJUSTING NUT
BRAKE CABLE JOINT PIN
Install the brake shoes and shoe springs onto the
brake panel as shown.
Install the rear wheel (page 14-4).
Adjust the left brake lever free play (page 3-16).
SPRINGS
BRAKE SHOES
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Remove the body cover (page 2-7).
Remove the air cleaner housing mounting bolts.
Remove the rear shock absorber lower mounting
bolt while pushing the air cleaner housing up.
Pushing the housing up will allow better access to
the lower mounting bolt.
Remove the rear shock absorber upper mounting
bolt and rear shock absorber.
UPPER MOUNTING BOLT
LOWER
MOUNTING BOLT
14-8

Honda Metropolitan CHF50 Specifications

General

Engine Type	49cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Ignition	CDI
Transmission	Automatic V-Matic belt drive
Rear Suspension	Single shock
Front Brake	Drum
Rear Brake	Drum
Front Tire	80/100-10
Rear Tire	80/100-10
Seat Height	28.3 inches
Fuel Capacity	1.3 gallons
Bore x Stroke	37.8mm x 44.0mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Starter	Electric
Curb Weight	179 pounds