Major Components; Information You Need To Operate This Motorcycle; Suspension - Honda CBF500/A Owner's Manual

MAJOR COMPONENTS

(Information you need to operate this motorcycle)

SUSPENSION

The rear shock absorber (1) has 7 adjustment
(1)
positions for different load or riding
conditions.
Use a pin spanner (2) to adjust the rear shock.
Position 1 is for light loads and smooth road
conditions. Positions 2 to 7 increase spring
preload for a stiffer rear suspension, and can
(2)
be used when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded.
Standard position: 3.
The rear shock absorber assembly includes a
damper unit that contains high pressure gas.
Do not attempt to disassemble or service the
(1) Shock absorber (2) Pin spanner
damper; it cannot be rebuilt and must be
replaced when worn out. Disposal should only
be done by your Honda dealer.
The instructions found in this owner's manual
are limited to adjustment of the shock assembly
only.
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