Rear Wheel/Suspension - Service Information/Troubleshooting - Honda Nighthawk CB 750 1991 Service Manual

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Rear WheelISuspension
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Service Information
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Brake dust may contain asbestos fibers.
Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner or alternate method
approved by OSHA, designed to minimize the hazard caused by airborne asbestos fibers.
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Inhaled asbestos fiber have been found to cause respiratory disease and cancer.
Keep grease off of brake drum and shoes.
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Service Information 11 -1
Shock Absorber Rernovalllnstallation
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Troubleshooting
11 -1 Shock Absorber DisassemblylAssembly11-7
Rear Wheel Removalllnstallation
11 -2 Swingarm Removalllnstallation
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Rear Wheel Disassembly/Assembly 11 -4
Swingarm DisassemblyIAssembly
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CAUTION
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A contaminated brake drum or shoe reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated shoes and clean a
contaminated disc with a high quality brake degreasing agent.
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Tubeless tire removal, repair, and remounting procedures are covered in the section 16 of the Common Service Manual.
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For rear wheel, shock absorber or swingarm removal, a hoist or other support is required to support the motorcycle.
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Refer to section 12 for brake system information.
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Troubleshooting
Soft Suspension
Weak spring
Oil leakage from damper unit
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lncorrect suspension adjustment
Low tire pressure
Hard Suspension
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lncorrect suspension adjustment
Bent swingarm pivot
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Damaged swingarm pivot bearings
Bent damper rod
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High tire pressure
Steers To One Side Or Does Not Track Straight
Bent rear axle
Axle alignmentlchain adjustment not equal on both
sides
Rear Wheel Wobbling
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Bent rim
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Worn rear wheel bearings
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Faulty tire
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Unbalanced tire and wheel
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Low tire pressure
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Faulty swingarm pivot bearings