Honda V65 Magna-VF1100C 1983 Shop Manual page 288

Install the steel balls on their original position.
Install the springs and upper adjuster.
Install the upper adjuster cover, aligning the tabs of
the cover with cutouts in the adjuster.
lightly compress the damper upper adjuster and
install the stopper ring.
INSTALLATION
Install the shock absorber and tighten the lower
mount bolt or nut.
TORQUE: 30-40 N·m (3.0-4.0 kg-m, 22-29 ft·lb)
Install the rear cowl and rear grip.
Install the tool box.
Tighten the upper mount bolt.
TORQUE : 40-50 N·m (4.0-5.0 kg·m, 29-36 ft-lb)
Install the seat.
Install the left muffler.
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
CUTOUTS
16-13