Honda CB900F Service Manual page 74

MAINTENANCE
SIDE STAND
Support the motorcycle on a level surface.
Check the side stand spring for damage or
loss of tens ion .
Check the side stand assembly f o r f reedom of move-
me nt and lubri cate the side stand pivot if necessary.
Check the sid e st and ignition cut -off sy st em:
- Sit astrid e the m oto rcycle and raise the side stand.
- Start the engine with t he transmission in neutra l,
then shift the transmi ssion into gear, with the clutch
lever squ eezed.
- Move the side stand full down.
- The eng ine sho uld stop as the side stand
is lowered.
If th ere is a problem with t he system , check the side
stand switc h (sect ion 19).
SIDE STAN D SW ITCH
SUSPENSION
Loose, worn or
damaged susoen-
sian parts impair
motorcycle stabili-
ty and control.
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FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of t he forks by compressing the f ro nt
suspension several times.
Check t he entire fork assembly for signs of leaks ,
da m age or loose fa steners.
Replace da maged compo nen ts that cannot
be repaired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts (page 1-13) .
Ref er to section 13 for fo rk service.
REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the shock absorber by com press-
ing it seve ral times.
Chec k the entire shock absorber assembly for sig ns of
leaks, damage or loose fasteners .
Rep lace damaged compone nt s that ca nno t be
repa ired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts (page 1-13).
Place the motorcycle on a w o rk stand or box to raise
the rear wh eel o ff the ground and support the motor-
cycl e securely. Check for worn swingarm bearings by
grabbing the swingarm and attempting to move the
whee l side to side. Replace the bearings if any loose-
ness is n oted.
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