Rear Suspension Adjustment - Honda 954 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Check for w o r n swingarm bearings b y grabbing the
rear swingarm and attempting t o move the swingarm
side t o side.
Replace the bearings if any looseness is noted.
Check the action of the shock absorber b y compress-
ing it several times.
Check the entire shock absorber assembly for signs of
leaks, damage or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
repaired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
Refer t o section 14 for shock absorber service.

REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

COMPRESSION AND REBOUND DAMPING
ADJUSTERS
not turn the adjuster screws more than the given
positions or the adjusters may be damaged.
Always start on full hard when adjusting the damping.
The compression and rebound damping can be
adjusted b y turning the adjusters.
DIRECTION H: Increase the damping force
DIRECTION S: Decrease the damping force
Turn the compression adjuster clockwise until it stops,
then turn the adjuster counterclockwise.
turns from full hard
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