Suspension - Honda CRF50F 2004-2015 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
SUSPENSION
3-18
FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the fork legs by operating the
front brake and compressing the front suspension
several limes.
Check the entire assembly for signs of leaks, dam-
age or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
repaired .
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
Refer to page 12·15 for fork service.
REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Support the motorcycle on safety stand or box and
raise the rear wheel off the ground.
Hold the swingarm and move the rear wheel side
ways
with
force to see
if
the wheel bearings are
worn.
Check for worn or loose suspension pivot compo-
nents by grabbing the swingarm and attempting to
move the swing arm back-and-forth.
Check each fastener of the swingarm and shock
absorber, if any are looseness is noted.
Also, check the pivot bushings fo r wear or damage.
Check the action of the shock absorber by com-
pressing it several times.
Check the entire shock absorber assembly for signs
of leaks, damage or 10058 fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
repaired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
Refer to page 13-12 for shock absorber and to page
13· 14 swingarm service.