Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual page 115

MAINTENANCE
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REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Support the motorcycle securely and raise the rear
wheel off th e ground.
Hold the swingarm and move the rear wheel side-
ways with force t o see if the axle bearings are worn.
Check for worn swingarm bearings by grabbing t he
rear swingarm and attempting to move the swing-
arm side to side.
Replace the bearings if any are looseness is noted.
Check the action of the shock absorber by com-
pressing it several times.
Check t he 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 to t he shock absorber service (page 14-26).
REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER
ABS type:
Spring pre-load can be ad justed by turning the
adjuster dial.
TURN CLOCKWISE:
Increase the spring pre-load
TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE:
Decrease the spring pre-load
PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER ADJUSTABLE RANGE:
35 - 40 clicks
PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER STANDARD POSITION:
7 clicks from full hard