Suspension - Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual

Check the side stand ignition cut-off system:
- Sit astride the motorcycle and raise the side
stand.
- Start the engine with the transmission in neutral,
then shift the transmission into gear, with the
clutch lever squeezed.
- Move the side stand fu ll down.
- The eng ine should stop as the side stand is low-
ered.
If there is a problem with the system, check the side
stand switch (page 20-25).
SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the forks by operating the fro nt
brakes and compressing the front suspension sev-
eral times.
Check the entire assembly for signs of leaks, dam-
age or loose fasteners.
Loose. worn or
Replace damaged components which cannot be
damaged suspen-
repaired.
ston parts tmpair
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
motorcycles srabil-
Refer to the fork service (page 13-18).
Hy and control.
FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER
Spring pre-load can be adjusted by turning the
adjuster.
TURN CLOCKWISE:
Increase the spring pre-load
TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE:
Decrease the spring pre-load
PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER ADJUSTABLE RANGE:
0- 15 mm (0- 0.6 in) from top of fork bolt
PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER STANDARD POSITION:
6 mm (0.2 in)/2nd groove from top of fork bolt
MAINTENANCE
2ND GROOVE
PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER
FORK BOLT
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