Honda CB400A User Manual

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Maintenance
Other Adjustments
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Adjusting the Rear Suspension
Adjusting the Rear Suspension
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Spring Preload
You can adjust the spring preload by the
adjuster to suit the load or the road surface.
Use the pin spanner and extension bar to
turn the adjuster. Position 1 to 2 are for a
decrease spring preload (soft), or turn the
position 4 to 5 increase spring preload
(hard). The standard position is 3.
Extension barAdjuster
Pin spanner
5
4 3 2 1
Attempting to adjust directly from 1 to 5 or
5 to 1 may damage the shock absorber.
NOTICE
Adjust both left and right shock absorbers to the same
spring preload.
NOTICE
The rear shock absorber damper unit contains high
pressure nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to disassemble,
service, or improperly dispose of the damper. See your
dealer.
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Honda CB400A Specifications

General

Displacement	395cc
Transmission	2-speed automatic
Cooling System	Air-cooled
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Rear Suspension	Dual shock absorbers
Engine Type	4-stroke, parallel-twin