Honda TRX500FM Service Manual

SUSPENSION
Loose . wom Of Check the action of the front and fear shock absorbers
damaged by compressing them severatlimes ,
suspension pans Check the entire shock absorber assembly for signs of
impair vehicle leaks, damage or loose fasteners ,
stability end control. Replace damaged componen ts which cannot be
repaired
Tight
en aU nuts and bolt s.
Raise t he rear wheel off the ground by supporting the
frame securely.
Check for worn swingarm beanngs by grabbing the rear
axle hOUSing and attempting 10 move the wheels side to
side.
Replace the bearings if any looseness IS noted
(page 17-8)
SPARK ARRESTER
Remove the arrester bolt [1].
Block
the end of the muffler with a shop toweL
Start the engine with the transmisSIOn In neutral , and
purge accumulated carbon from the muffler by
momentarily revving the engine several times.
Stop the engine and allow the exhaust system to cool.
Install the boll and lighten it securely.
NUTS,BOLTS,FASTENERS
Check thai all chassis nuts and bolts are tightened to
Iheir correct torque values (page 1.13) .
Check that all coller pin s. sa fety clips , hose damps and
cable slays are
in place and properly secured
WHEELS/TIRES
Tire pressure Check the tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge.
should be checked
when the tires are RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE
cold Front:Standard : 30 kPa (0. 30 kgfl cm
1
,
4.4 ps i)
With cargo : 30 kPa (0 .30 kgf l cm
1
,
4.4 psi)
Rear: Standard : 30 kPa (0 . 30 kgf l cm
J
,
4.4 psi)
With cargo : 30 kPa (0 .30 kgf l cm 1, 4.4 psi)
Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other r~::'i:i;".ii~
damage. •
Measure the tread depth at the center of the tires
Replace the tires when the tread depth reaches the
following limits.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH (Front/Rear):
4.0 mm (0. 16 in)
Raise the
wheel off the ground and check the bearings
in the
knuckle for excessive play or abnormal noise.
MAINTENANCE
3-25

Honda TRX500FM Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	TRX500FM
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English