Troubleshooting - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual

REAR WHEEUBRAKE/SUSPENSION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Soft suspension
• Incorrect suspension adjustment
• Weak shock absorber spring
• Oil leakage from damper unit
• Low tire pressure
Stiff suspension
• Incorrect suspension adjustment
• Bent damper rod
• Damaged shock absorber rubber mounts
• Damaged swingarm pivot bearings
• High tire pressurEl
Rear suspension noise
• Loose suspension fasteners
• Binding shock abs.orber case
• Worn shock absorber rubber mounts
• Faulty rear shock absorber
Rear wheel wobbles
• Bentrim
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• Unbalanced rear tire and wheel
• Insufficient tire pressure
• Faulty swingarm pivot bearings
• Axle fastener not tightened properly
• Faulty tire
Rear wheel turns hard
• Faulty wheel bearings
• Bent axle
• Brake drag
• Final gear bearings damaged (page 14-7)
Poor brakeperforrnallce
• Improper brake adjustrnent
• Worn brake shoes
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greasy or dirty
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improperly engaged
• Brake shoElsworn at cam contact area
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