Drive Chain - Honda Motorcycle User Manual

Drive Chain

Inspecting the Drive Chain
Slack
Check the drive chain slack at several points
along the chain. If the slack is not constant at
all points, some links may be kinked and
binding.
Have the chain inspected by your dealer.
1. Park your motorcycle on its centre stand
on a firm, level surface.
2. Stop the engine. Place the transmission in
Neutral.
3. Check the slack in the lower half of the
drive chain midway between the
sprockets.
Drive chain slack:
25 to 35 mm (1.0 to 1.4 in)
u Do not ride your motorcycle if the slack
exceeds 50 mm (2.0 in).
4. Rotate the rear wheel and check that the
chain moves smoothly.
5. Inspect the sprockets.
6. Clean and lubricate the drive chain.
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