Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 187

REAR WHEELIBRAKEI
FINAL DRIVEISUSPENSION
SHOCK ABSORBER
SHOCK ABSORBER (RIGHT SIDE)
REMOVAL
NOTE
Before removing the rear shock absorber,
rotate the adjuster t o the softest position.
Remove the upper and lower attaching nuts.
Remove the shock absorber.
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SHOCK ABSORBER (LEFT SIDE)
REMOVAL
Remove the upper attaching nuts and the upper
parts of both rear shock absorbers from the
holders.
Loosen the left side lower bolt and pull out the
bolt while lifting the rear wheel.
Remove the shock absorber.
SHOCK ABSORBER DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
Make sure that the shock absorber is in
the softest position.
Set the rear cushion in the compressor as shown
and compress the spring
30
mm by turning the
compressor handle.
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COMPRESSOR
Date of Issue: January,
1981
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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.