Suspension - Honda CBF600SA Service Manual

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Check the sidestand ignition cut-off system:
– Sit astride the motorcycle and raise the side-
stand.
– Start the engine with the transmission in neutral,
then shift the transmission into gear, with the
clutch lever squeezed.
– Move the sidestand full down.
– The engine should stop as the sidestand is low-
ered.
If there is a problem with the system, check the side-
stand switch (page 20-36).

SUSPENSION

FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the forks by operating the front
brakes and compressing the front suspension sev-
eral times.
Check the front suspension assembly for signs of
leaks, damage or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
Loose, worn or
repaired.
damaged
suspension parts
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
impair motorcycles
Refer to the fork service (page 13-21).
stability and
control.
Check for worn steering stem bearings by grabbing
the front fork leg and attempting to move the front
fork side to side.
Replace the steering head bearings if any looseness
is noted (page 13-33).
REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Support the motorcycle using a hoist or equivalent
tool and raise the rear wheel off the ground.
Hold the swingarm and move the rear wheel side-
ways with force to see if the wheel bearings are
worn.
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MAINTENANCE
SIDESTAND SWITCH
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