Rear Wheel/Suspension - Service Information; Rear Wheel/Suspension Troubleshooting - Honda CRF1000 Shop Manual

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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
GENERAL
• When servicing the rear wheel and suspension, support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist.
• A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads and clean a contaminated disc with a
high quality brake degreasing agent.
• After the rear wheel installation, check the brake operation by applying the brake pedal.
• Use Honda Genuine replacement bolts and nuts for all suspension pivot and mounting point.
• For brake system information (page 19-2).
• For wheel balance inspection (page 17-11).
• For driven sprocket inspection (page 3-17).
TROUBLESHOOTING
Steers to one side or does not track straight
• Drive chain adjusters not adjusted equally
• Bent axle
• Bent frame
• Worn swingarm pivot components
Rear wheel wobbling
• Bent rim
• Unbalanced tire and wheel
• Faulty tire
• Worn wheel bearings
• Worn driven flange bearings
• Insufficient tire pressure
• Damaged suspension or swingarm pivot bearings
• Wheel nut not tightened properly
• Bent frame or swingarm
• Bent spoke
Wheel turns hard
• Faulty wheel bearings
• Faulty driven flange bearings
• Bent axle
• Brake drag (page 19-2)
• Drive chain too tight (page 3-16)
Soft suspension
• Improper shock absorber spring preload
• Incorrect suspension adjustment
• Weak shock absorber spring
• Oil leakage from damper unit
• Insufficient tire pressure
• Faulty tire
Stiff suspension
• Incorrect suspension adjustment
• Bent damper rod
• Damaged bushing
• Damaged shock absorber or swingarm pivot bearing
• Improperly tightened swingarm pivot
• Bent swingarm pivot or frame
• Tire pressure too high
• Faulty suspension linkage
Rear suspension noisy
• Loose suspension fasteners
• Worn shock absorber mount bushings
• Faulty rear shock absorber
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