Rear suspension of motorcycle Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (2015-2020)

Service information — rear wheel/suspension
General When servicing the rear wheel and suspension, support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist. A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads and clean a contaminated disc with a high quality brake...

Troubleshooting — rear wheel/suspension
Steers to one side or does not track straight Drive chain adjusters not adjusted equally Bent axle Bent frame Worn swingarm pivot components Rear wheel wobbling Bent rim Unbalanced tire and wheel Faulty tire Worn wheel bearings Worn driven flange...

Component location — rear wheel/suspension
Component location

Rear wheel — removal, inspection, disassembly/assembly, installation
Removal Support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist, raise the rear wheel off the ground. Fully slacken the drive chain (page 3-16). Push the rear wheel forward. Derail the drive chain [1] from the driven sprocket. Remove the rear axle nut...

Shock absorber — removal/installation
Removal/installation Remove the regulator/rectifier (page 21-8). Support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist, raise the rear wheel off the ground. Remove the lower cushion arm bolt [1] and nut [2]. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting...

Cushion linkage — removal, disassembly/inspection, assembly/installation
Removal Support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist, raise the rear wheel off the ground. Remove the sidestand (page 2-19). Remove the following: Cushion connecting rod mounting nut [1] and bolt [2] Rear shock absorber lower mounting nut...

Swingarm — removal, installation, disassembly/assembly, inspection, installation
Removal Remove the left rear cover (page 2-10). Remove the rear wheel (page 18-4). Remove the socket bolts [1] and drive chain case [2] Remove the socket bolts [1] and left/right heel guards [2]. Remove the bolt [1] and brake hose clamp [2]. Remove...