MAINTENANCE V45 REAR Place the motorcycle on its center stand. Move the rear wheel sideways with force to see if the swingarm bearings are worn. Replace the bearings if there is any looseness (page 18-4). Check the shock absorbers for leaks or damage. Tighten all rear suspension nuts and bolts. AIR VALVE CAP REBOUND DAMPING ADJUSTER AIR VALVE V45 SABRE: Remove the seat. Remove the valve cap and measure the rear shock absorber air pressure. REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AIR PRESSURE: 14-57 psi (100-400 kPa, 1-4 kg/cm2) NOTE: Check the air pressure when the rear shock absorber is cold. Adjust the rebound damping according to the following chart. Recommended Rear Suspension Adjustment: • Rider/ TREBOUND n RIDING Rear Air Load DAMPING CON- Pressure ADJUSTER DITIONS 14 psi One General or (100 kPa, 1 around town 1.0 kgicm2) riding. Highway or 57 psi up to 2 winding road (400 kPa, vehicle riding 4.0 kg/cm2) capacity load Rough road 3 riding 46 Date of Issue: May, 1982 0 HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 3-20