Rear Suspension Inspection; Rear Suspension Adjustment - Honda CRF1000 Shop Manual

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MAINTENANCE
COMPRESSION DAMPING ADJUSTER
Turn the compression adjuster [1] clockwise until it
stops (maximum position), then turn the adjuster
counterclockwise.
COMPRESSION ADJUSTER ADJUSTABLE RANGE:
12 clicks or more
COMPRESSION ADJUSTER STANDARD POSITION
(from maximum position):
8 clicks

REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION

Check the action of the shock absorber by compressing
it several times.
Check the entire shock absorber assembly for signs of
leaks, damage or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which can not be
Loose, worn or
repaired.
damaged
suspension parts
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
impair motorcycles
Refer to shock absorber service (page 18-8).
stability and control.
Support the motorcycle securely and raise the rear
wheel off the ground.
Check for worn swingarm bearings by grabbing the rear
wheel and attempting to move the wheel side to side.
Replace the bearings if looseness is felt.
Refer to swingarm service (page 18-12)

REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER
Spring pre-load can be adjusted by turning the adjuster
dial [1].
TURN CLOCKWISE:
Increases the spring pre-load
TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE:
Decreases the spring pre-load
PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER STANDARD POSITION
(from minimum position):
7 clicks (first click is "0" position)
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