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Servicing Your Honda 87
Suspension
The swingarm is controlled by one hydraulic shock
absorber with an aluminum reservoir for oil and
nitrogen gas pressure. The gas pressure in the
reservoir is contained within a rubber bladder.
The rear suspension’s spring pre-load and damping
adjustments (compression and rebound) should be
adjusted for the rider’s weight and track conditions
(pages 128, 130, 133).
Do not attempt to disassemble, service, or dispose
of the damper; see your dealer.
The instructions found in this owner’s manual are
limited to adjustments of the shock assembly only.
• When your CRF is new, break it in for
approximately 1 hour with the standard
suspension settings before attempting to adjust
the rear suspension.
•Refer to Suspension Adjustment Information
(page 133) for making all rebound and
compression damping adjustments in one click
increments. (Adjusting two or more clicks at a
time may cause you to pass over the best
adjustment.)
Test ride after each adjustment.
• If the rear suspension is too stiff/soft, adjust it
by turning all the compression and rebound
adjusters according to the procedures
described in page 133. After adjusting the
adjusters simultaneously, suspension may be
fine-tuned by turning one of the compression
and rebound damping adjusters in one click
increments.
• If you have a problem finding an acceptable
adjustment, return to the standard position and
begin again.
1. Bounce the rear of the motorcycle up and down
and check for smooth suspension action.
2. Remove the right and left mufflers (page 98),
subframe (page 37) and air cleaner case along
with air cleaner connecting tube (page 77).
3. Check for a broken or collapsed spring.
4. Check the rear shock absorber (1) for a bent
rod or oil leaks.
5. Push the rear wheel sideways to check for
worn or loose swingarm bearings. There
should be no movement. If there is, have the
bearings replaced by your dealer.
Refer to Front Suspension Disassembly on
page 114 and Front Suspension Assembly on
page 118 for fork oil change.
Rear Suspension Inspection
(1) rear shock absorber
(1)
Recommended Fork Oil
suggested oil KYB 01M
Fork Oil Change
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