Drive Chain - Honda CB Unicorn 160 Owner's Manual

DRIVE CHAIN

Refer to the Safety Precautions on page 6.
The service life of the drive chain is
dependent upon proper lubrication and
adjustment. Poor maintenance can cause
premature wear or damage to the drive
chain and sprockets.
The drive chain should be checked and
lubricated as part of the Pre-ride Inspection
(page 41). Under severe usage, or when
the vehicle is ridden in unusually dusty or
muddy areas, more frequent maintenance
will be necessary.
Inspection:
1. Turn the engine off, place the vehicle
on its center stand, and shift the
transmission into neutral.
2. Remove the inspection cap (1). Move
the drive chain (2) up and down with
your finger. Drive chain slack should
be adjusted approximately to allow the
following vertical movement by hand:
30-40 mm (1.2-1.5 in)
(1)
(1) Inspection cap
(2) Drive chain
3. Rotate the rear wheel slightly and then
stop to check the drive chain slackness
again. Repeat this procedure several
times. Drive chain slack should remain
constant. If the chain is slack only in
certain sections, some links are kinked
and binding, kinking can be eliminated
by lubrication.
(2)
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