Rear Wheel/Brake/Suspension - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

14. REAR WHEEL/BRAKE/SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
REAR WHEEL
REAR BRAKE
SERVICE INFORMATION
14-1
14-2
14-3
14-11
BRAKE PEDAL
SHOCK ABSORBER
SWINGARM
14-15
14-18
14-19
GENERAL
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• A contaminated brake drum or shoe reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated shoes and clean contaminated
drum with
a
high quality brake degreasing agent.
• Riding on damaged rims or spokes impairs safe operation of the vehicle.
• Wheel balance directly affects the stability, handling and overall safety of the motorcycle. Carefully check balance
before reinstalling the wheel.
CAUTION:
• To
avoid damaging the rim when using the tire lever, always use rim protectors.
• Do not jack up the motorcycle using the oil filter.
• When servicing the rear wheel, swingarm or shock absorber, support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist.
• Use only genuine Honda replacement bolts and nuts for all suspension pivot and mounting points.
ITEM STANDARD SERVICE LIMIT
Minimum tire thread depth - - 2.0 (0.08)
Cold tire pressure
Up to 90 kg (200 Ib) load 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2 ,
29 psi) - -
Up to maximum weight capacity 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2 ,
36 psi)
- -
Axle runout
- -
0.20 (0.008)
Wheel rim runout
Radial - -
2.0 (0.08)
Axial
- -
2.0 (0.08)
Wheel hub-to-rim distance
(page 14-8) - -
Wheel balance weight - -
70 g (2.5 oz)
Drive chain slack
15 - 25 (3/5 - 1) 40 (1-3/5)
Drive chain link 122 L
- -
Drive chain size DID 525 V8
- -
RK 525 SM5
- -
Rear brake Drum I. D.
180.0 - 180.3 (7.09 -7.10) 181 (7.13)
Lining thickness 5 (0.2) 2 (0.1)
Brake pedal height 50 mm (2.0 in) above the top of the footpeg - -
Brake pedal free play 20-30 (3/4-1-1/4)
- -
Shock absorber spring preload adjuster setting 2nd position
- -
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Unit: mm (in)
III
14-1