Honda SH300 2009 User Manual

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
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Install the stopper ring into the groove in the bot-
tom case, being careful not to scratch the fork pipe
sliding surface.
Coat a new dust seal lip with fork fluid and install it.
Pour the specified amount of the recommended fork
fluid into the fork pipe.
Slowly pump the fork pipe several times to remove
any trapped air from the lower portion of the fork
pipe.
Compress the fork pipe fully. Measure the fluid level
from the top of the fork pipe.
Pull the fork pipe up and install the fork spring with
the tightly wound coil side facing down.
Coat a new O-ring with fork fluid and install it into
the spring seat groove.
Set the fork assembly, spring seat and stopper ring
onto the hydraulic press.
Press the spring seat into the fork pipe until the
stopper ring groove is visible.
Install the stopper ring into the groove of the fork
pipe.
• Do not compress the fork spring more than nec-
essary.
DUST SEAL
STOPPER RING
RECOMMENDED FORK FLUID:
Honda Ultra Cushion Oil 10W or equivalent
FLUID CAPACITY:
151 ± 2.5 cm
3
(5.1 ± 0.08 US oz, 5.3 ± 0.09 lmp oz)
FLUID LEVEL: 90 mm (3.5 in)
FLUID
LEVEL
Down
SPRING SEAT
O-RING
STOPPER RING

Honda SH300 2009 Specifications

General

Displacement	279.1 cc
Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 68.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Front Tire	110/70-16
Rear Tire	130/70-16
Width	730 mm
Height	1, 195 mm
Wheelbase	1, 420 mm
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder
Max Torque	26.5 Nm @ 6, 000 rpm
Transmission	V-Matic
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork, 35 mm
Rear Suspension	Twin shock absorbers
Front Brake	256mm hydraulic disc
Rear Brake	240 mm disc