Rear Wheel/Suspension Troubleshooting - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Soft suspension
• Weak shock absorber spring
• Incorrect suspension adjustment
• Oil leakage from damper unit
• Tire pressure too low
• Nitrogen gas leakage from the reservoir
Stiff
suspension
• Damaged shock absorber spherical bearing
• Bent damper rod
• Damaged swingarm pivot bearings
• Damaged suspension linkage bearings
• Bent swingarm pivot
• Incorrect suspension adjustment
• Tire pressure too high
Steers to one side or does not track straight
• Bent rear axle
• Axle alignment/chain adjustment not equal on both sides
Rear wheel wobbles
• Bent rim
• Worn rear wheel bearings
• Faulty tire
• Tire pressure too low
• Faulty swingarm pivot bearings
Rear wheel turns hard
• Faulty reaf wheel bearings
• Bent rear axle
• Rear brake drag
• Drive chain too tight
Rear suspension noise
• Faulty rear shock absorber
• loose rear suspension fasteners
L
15-7