Rear Wheel/Suspension Troubleshooting - Honda GL1800 Service Manual

Lock nut wrench, 9 x 45 mm
07ZMA-MCA0100
TROUBLESHOOTING
Soft suspension
• Weak shock absorber spring
• Incorrect suspension adjustment
• Oil leakage from damper unit
• Insufficient tire pressure
Hard suspension
• Incorrect suspension adjustment
• Damaged rear suspension pivot bearings
• Improperly tightened swingarm pivot
• Bent damper rod
• Tire pressure too high
Rear suspension noise
• Faulty rear shock absorber
• Loose rear suspension fasteners
• Worn rear suspension pivot bearings
Rear wheel wobbling
• Bent rim
• Faulty rear tire
• Unbalanced rear tire and wheel
• Insufficient rear tire pressure
• Faulty swingarm pivot bearings
• Axle fastener not tightened properly
• Low tire pressure
Rear wheel turns hard
• Rear brake drag (section 15)
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
14-5