Honda Metropolitan CHF50 User Manual

MAINTENANCE
Adjust horizontally by turning the horizontal adjust-
ing screw.
ADJUSTING SCREW
SUSPENSION
FRONT
Loose, worn or
damaged
suspension parts
impair scooter
stability and control.
Check the action of the forks by operating the front
brakes and compressing the front suspension sev-
eral times.
Check the entire assembly for damage or loose fas-
teners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
repaired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
Refer to page 13-13 for fork service.
REAR
Check the action of the shock absorber by com-
pressing it several times.
Check the entire shock absorber assembly for dam-
age or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
repaired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
Refer to page 14-8 for shock absorber service.
Raise the rear wheel off the ground and support the V;
scooter securely. \
Check for worn engine mounting bushings by grab-
bing the rear wheel and attempting to move the
wheel side-to-side.
Replace the bushings if any looseness is noted
(page 7-5).
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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