Honda Hawk GT NT650 1988 Service Manual page 181

REAR WHEEl/SUSPENSION
Install the rear wheel (page 13-51.
Adjust the drive chain slack (page 3-12).
Tighten the eccentric bearing carrier pinch bolt.
TORQUE: 75 N·m (7.5 kg-m. 54 ft-Ibl
Operate the brake pedal to seat the caliper piston against the
pads.
SHOCK ABSORBER







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The rear shock absorber contains nitrogen under high pressure.
Do not allow fire or heat near the shock absorber.
Before disposal of the shock absorber, release the nitrogen.
NOTE
• If you plan to disassemble the shock absorber. set the
spring adjuster to the softest position at this time.
REMOVAL
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by placing the motorcycle
on its center stand.
Remove the seat (page 13-25).
Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt while sup-
porting the wheel.
Remove the following:
- sub-frame upper mounting bolts
- shock absorber upper mounting bolt and nut
- fuel filter base mounting bolt and nut
- fuel filter base
Loosen the sub-frame lower mounting bolts and lower the sub-
frame.
Pull the shock absorber out from the frame through the upper
sub-frame pipes.
Remove the shock absorber lower mounting collar.
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(2) LOWER MOUNTING COLLAR
(6) LOWER MOUNTING BOLTS