Suspension; Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners; Wheels, Tires - Honda CH250 Elite 1986 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
SUSPENSION
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not ride a scooter with faulty suspension. Loose, worn or
damaged suspension parts impair scooter stability and control.
FRONT
Check the action of the front fork/shocks by compressing
them several times.
Check the entire fork assembly for damage.
Replace damaged components which cannot be repaired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
REAR
Check the action of the rear shock absorber by compressing
them several times.
Check the entire shock absorber assembly for damage.
Replace damaged components which cannot be repaired.
Place the scooter on its center stand.
Move the rear wheel sideways with force to see if the engine
hanger bushings are worn.
Replace the hanger bushings if there is any looseness.
Tighten all rear suspension OI,lts and bolts.
NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS
Check that <ill chassis nuts and bolts are tightened to their cor-
rect torque values (section 1) at the intervals shown in the
Maintenance Schedule 3-2).
Check all cotter pins, clips, hose clamps and cable
stays.
WHEELS/TI RES
NOTE
• Tire pressure should be checked when tires are COLD.
Check the tires for cuts or imbedded objects.
RECOMMENDED TIRE AND PRESSURE
kpa (kg/cm 2 , p,sil
FRONT REAR
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Tire size 4.00-10-4PR 4.00-1 0-4PR
Cold tire Driver
175
(1.75, 24) 200(2.00, 28)
pressure only
kPa
Driver
(kg cm 2 ,)
and one
175 (1.75,24) 250 (2.50, 36)
psi
passenger
Check the front and rear wheels for trueness.
Measure the tread depth at the center of the tires.
Replace the tires if the tread depth reaches the following lim-
its:
Minimum
tread depth:
Front:
1.5
mm
10.06
in)
Rear: 2.0
mm
10.08
in).
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