Sidestand - Honda VFR800F 2014 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
SIDESTAND
Place
the
motorcycle on its centerstand
(ll AC,
lll
CM
types) or support the motorcycle using a safety stand or
equivalent (AC type).
Check the
sidestand spring
for
damage
or
loss
of
tension.
Check
the sidestand
[1]
for
movement and lubricate the
sidestand pivot if necessary.
For
sidestand removal/installation (page 2-14),
Check the
sidestand
ignition cut-off system:
1.
Sit astride the motorcycle and retract the sidestand.
2.
Staft
the engine with the
transmission
in
neutral,
then shift the transmission into gear while
squeezing
the clutch
lever.
3,
Fully lower the sidestand.
4,
The engine should stop as
the sidestand
is lowered.
lf
there
is
a
problem
with the
system. check
the
sidestand
switch
(page 20-22).
SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the
action of the
forks
by operating the front brake and compressing them several times.
Check the entire fork
assembly for signs of leaks, damage, or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be repaired.
Tighten all fasteners.
For
fork
service
(page
15-17).
REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the shock absorber by compressing
it
several times.
Check the entire shock absorber assembly for
leaks, damage. or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be repaired,
Tighten all fasteners.
For shock absorber service (page
16-13).
Raise
the
rear wheel off the
ground
by
placing
the motorcycle on its
centerstand
(ll
AC,
lll
CM
types) or
supporting
the
motorcycle securely using a
hoist or
equivalent (AC type).
Check for worn swingarm bearings by grabbing the swingarm end and attempting
to
move it side
to
side.
Replace the
bearings if any looseness to noted.
For swingarm service
(page
16-16).
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