Suspension - Honda Transalp XL700V Manual

MAINTENANCE

SUSPENSION

FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the forks by applying the front
brakes and compressing the front suspension sev-
eral times.
Check the entire assembly for leaks, damage or
loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
Loose, worn or
repaired.
damaged
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
suspension parts
impair motorcycles
For fork service (page 13-21).
stability and
control.
REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the shock absorber by com-
pressing it several times.
Check the entire shock absorber assembly for leaks,
damage or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
repaired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
For shock absorber service (page 14-13).
Support the motorcycle securely and raise the rear
wheel off the ground.
Check for worn swingarm bearings by grabbing the
rear end of the swingarm and attempting to move
the swingarm side to side.
Replace the bearings if any looseness is noted (page
14-21).
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