Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners; Rear Suspension Adjustment; Spring Preload; Rebound Damping - Honda VTR1000F Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Raise the rear wheel off the ground and support the
motorcycle securely.
Check for worn swingarm bearings by grabbing the
rear wheel and attempting to move the wheel side
to side.
Replace the bearings if any looseness is noted
(section 14).
REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
SPRING PRELOAD
The spring preload adjuster has 7 positions.
To change the spring preload, turn the adjuster
with the pin spanner.
Position 2 is the standard position.
Position 1 is for soft spring preload.
Positions 3 to 7 are for hard spring preload.
REBOUND DAMPING
Turn the rebound damping adjuster counter-
clockwise to reduce the rebound damping force,
and turn it clockwise to increase the rebound
damping force.
To set the standard position, turn the adjuster
clockwise until it stops, then turn it counter-
clockwise approx. 1 turn. Align the punch marks on
the adjuster and shock absorber lower joint.
NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS
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Check that all chassis nuts and bolts are tightened
to their correct torque values (page 1-13).
Check that all cotter pins, safety clips, hose clamps
and cable stays are in place and properly secured.
PUNCH MARKS
REBOUND DAMPING ADJUSTER