Honda CB HORNET 160R 2015, Shop Manual

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13-1
13. REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
13
COMPONENT LOCATION 13-0
SERVICE INFORMATION 13-1
TROUBLESHOOTING 13-3
REAR WHEEL
13-4
DRIVEN FLANGE 13-9
SHOCK ABSORBER 13-12
SWINGRAM 13-13
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
• Riding on damaged rims impairs safe operation of the vehicle.
• When servicing the rear wheel and suspension, support the vehicle using a center stand or hoist.
• A contaminated brake drum or shoe reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated shoes, and clean a contaminated drum
with a high quality brake degreasing agent.
• After the rear wheel installation, check the brake operation by applying the brake pedal.
• Refer to the brake system information (page 14-1).
• This vehicle is equipped with the TUBELESS tyre.
• The TUBELESS tyres does not use any inner tube, its inner layer (inner liner ) used as instead of tube. Only tubeless tyre is
mounted on the rim. Follow bellow caution:
– Loose the tyre bid from rim with the help of bid breaker. Demount the tyre using a tyre demounting machine.
– In nail hole puncture case drill the puncture hole to make the inner surface of the puncture hole smooth & to remove
contamination
– In pin hole puncture case mark the puncture hole on inner side. Clean the buffed area & apply chemical vulcanizing solution
in the buffed area and in the hole.
Frequent inhalation of brake pad (shoe) dust, regardless of material composition could be hazardous to your health.
• Avoid breathing dust particles.
• Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.
• Apply soap water for smooth sliding -in of the wheel rim inside the tyre beading portion.
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When a tire rim is wet or a tire seems under-inflated, check for any abnormalities on the tire and repair if necessary.
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Do not use lever or hamrage for demounting the tyre otherwise it breaks the bid or damage the rim.
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Tyre mounting /demounting must be done only with machine to avoid rim damage.
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Always use a new TUBELESS tyre that is proper for tire size when replacing.
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Correct the tyre pressure as per specification.