Troubleshooting - Honda V65 Magna-VF1100C 1983 Shop Manual

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION
TOOLS
Special
Hex . wrench, 6 mm
Snap ring pliers
Fork seal driver
Fork seal driver attachment
Steering stem socket
Ball race driver
Ball race remover
Race remover attchment
Steering stem driver
Driver
Common
Driver
Attachment, 42 x 47 mm
Pilot, 15 mm
Lock nut wrench, 30 x 32 mm
Extension bar
Bearing remover shaft
Bearing remover head, 15 mm
Attachment, 37 x 40 mm
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering
1. Steering bearing adjustment nut too tight
2. Faulty steering stem bearings
3. Damaged steering stem bearings
4. Insufficient tire pressure
Steers to one side or does not track straight
1. Unevenly adjusted right and left shock absorbers
2. Bent front forks
3. Bent front axle
4. Wheel installed incorrectly
Front wheel wobbling
1. Bent rim
2. Worn front wheel bearings
3. Faulty tire
4. Axle nut tightened improperly
Soft suspension
1. Weak fork springs
2. Insufficient fluid in front forks
3. Front fork air pressure incorrect
Hard suspension
1. Incorrect fluid weight in front forks
2. Front fork air pressure incorrect
3. Bent fork tubes
4. Clogged fluid passage
5. Clogged anti-dive orifice
Front suspension noise
1. Worn slider or guide bushings
2. Insufficient fluid in forks
3. Loose front fork fasteners
4. Lack of grease in speedometer gearbox
15-2
07917-3230000 or commercially available
07914-3230001 or commercially available
07947-KA50100
07947- KF00100
07916-3710100
07946-3710701
07946-371 0500
07953-MJ1000A (U.S.A. only)
07946-MBOOOOO or 07946-3710601 and 07964- MB00200
07949-3710001 or 07949-3710000
07749-0010000 or Driver 07949-6110000
077 46-0010300
077 46- 0040300
07716-0020400 or commercially available
07716- 0020500 or commercially available
07746-0050100
077 46-0050400
077 46-001 0200