Honda AFRICA TWIN XRV750 (1987-2002) [180/291] 22 frame suspension and final drive

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6 22 Frame suspension and final drive 12 11 Smear the bearings with grease Installation 13 Installation is the reverse of removal Apply multi purpose grease to the bearings spacers and bolts Where marked install the linkage arm with the arrow before the FR or FRONT mark pointing to the front and the linkage rod with the marked side facing up see illustration Install the bolts and nuts finger tight only until all components are in position then counter hold the bolts and tighten the nuts securely 13 Suspension adjustments Front forks 1 On XRV750 L to S 1990 to 1995 models only the forks are air assisted and the air pressure can be varied within the specified range see Specifications The air valve is incorporated in the top bolt of each fork 2 To check the air pressure use a gauge which is suitable for reading low pressures do not use a tyre pressure gauge Gauges and hand operated pumps are available for suspension system use 12 12a Press the grease seals in 12 12b using a hammer and piece of wood if necessary 3 Ensure that all weight is off the front suspension when the air pressure is checked Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand so that the front wheel is off the ground Take care not to increase air pressure beyond the range excess pressure will damage the fork oil seals and ensure that the pressure in both forks is equal Rear shock absorber Spring pre load all models 4 Slacken the adjuster lockring using a suitable G spanner see illustration Now thread the adjuster up or down as required again using the C spanner thread it up to decrease pre load or lower the ride height and down to increase pre load or raise the ride height 5 Make sure you stay within the adjustment limits as defined by the installed length of the spring according to the Specifications at the beginning of the Chapter Tighten the locknut securely against the adjuster on completion Compression damping XL650V models 6 Adjustment is made using a flat bladed screwdriver via the aperture in the left hand side panel remove the side panel for 13 4 Slacken the locknut A and turn the adjuster B as required 12 13 Make sure any directional arrows point forwards improved access see Chapter 8 see illustration Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase damping for a firmer ride and turn it anti clockwise to reduce damping for a softer ride 7 To set the damping at the standard factory set amount turn the adjuster clockwise until it lightly seats do not force it then turn it anti clockwise approximately one full turn until the punch marks on the adjuster and the reservoir body are aligned remove the side panel see Chapter 8 to make the punch marks easier to see 13 6 On XL650V models adjust compression damping via the aperture arrowed