Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners; Wheels/Tires; Steering Head Bearings - Honda Metropolitan CHF50 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS
Check that all chassis nuts and bolts are tightened to
their correct torque values (page 1-10).
Check that all cotter pins, safety clips, hose clamps
and cable stays are in place and properly secured.
WHEELS/TIRES
Check the tire pressure with the tire pressure gauge
when the tires are cold.
RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE:
FRONT: 125 kPa (1.25 kgf/cm
2
,18 psi)
REAR: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
, 28 psi)
Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other
damage.
Check the front wheel (page 13-6) and rear wheel
(page 14-4) for trueness.
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: 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
REAR: 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
AIR PRESSURE GAUGE
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
Check that the Raise the front wheel off the ground and support
control cables do the scooter securely.
not interfere with
handlebar rotation.
Check that the handlebar moves freely from side-to-
side.
If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has ver-
tical movement, inspect the steering head bearings
(page 13-22).
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