Rear Wheel/Suspension Service Information - Honda CR 125R 2002 Sevice Manual

12.
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
REAR WHEEL
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
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SHOCK ABSORBER
SHOCK LINKAGE
SWINGARM
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Use only nitrogen
to prft5SUr;Ze the shock
absorbttf.
The use of an unstabl" gas can cause. fire or
explosion resulting in
serious
injury.
The shock absorber contains nitrogen under high pressure. Do not allow fire or heat near the shock absorber.
Before disposal of the shock absorber,
,,,/e.s8
the nitrogen by pressing the IIalve core. Then
remove
the "al"e from the
shock absorber,
Keep grease off of the brake pads and disc.
A
contaminated
brake disc or pad reduclIs stopping p ower. Discard c:ontamimJted p lJds and clean a
contam;nat.d
disc
w ith. high quality brake degrelJsing
agent.
When servicing the rear w heel, support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist.
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For optimum suspension performance and linkage component service l ife, the swingarm and shock linkage pivot bearings
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(along with rela ted seals and bushings) should be disassembled, cleaned, inspected for wear and lu bricated with
multipurpose grease NLGI No.2 (molybdenum disulfide additive) every 3 races or after 1.5 hours of running.
Optional rear wheel sprockets, drive chain, shock springs and spring preload pin spanners are available. Refer to General
Information, Section 1.
Refer to section 13 for brake system information.
Use genuine Honda replacement bolts and nuts for all suspension pivots and mounting points.
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