At some time
you'll need to do something about checking your chain
for tightness and then if it's a bit loose after all those
attempted wheelies, and a bit of over throttle abuse,
here what to do.
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UK
N to S models
UK
N to S Chain Slack 25mm -35mm
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Rotate the
rear wheel until the chain is positioned with the tightest
point at the canter of its bottom run. (see
pic 1 opposite).
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Slacken
the rear axle nut using a 27mm socket or spanner. (see
pic 2).
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Back off
the lock nut (A) and
turn the adjusting bolts (B)
on both sides of the swing arm until the proper chain
tension is obtained
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(get
the adjuster on the chain side close, then set the adjuster
on the opposite side) (see pic 3).
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the front edge of the adjuster block in relation to the alignment
scale (A) and the chain
wear indicator decal (B)
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Be
sure to turn the adjusting bolts evenly to keep the rear
wheel in alignment; the front edge of the chain adjuster
block can be aligned with the graduated scale to ensure
this (see Pic 4)
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completed the adjustment, check the relationship of the front
edge of the chain adjuster block with the wear decal on the
swing arm ends; if it aligns with the red REPLACE CHAIN zone,
the drive chain has stretched excessively and must be replaced.
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| Tighten
the axle nut to the specified torque setting of 69 ft-lbs,
With the axle nut tightened, tighten the chain adjuster lock
nuts securely. |
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UK
T to X models
UK T to X models
Drive Chain Slack 30mm - 40mm
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Rotate
the rear wheel until the chain is positioned with the tightest
point at the canter of its bottom run. (see
pic 1 above).
Slacken the rear axle nut using a 27mm socket or spanner.
Turn the adjusting bolts (A)
clockwise on both sides of the swing arm evenly until the
proper chain tension is obtained (get the adjuster on the
chain side close, then set the adjuster on the opposite
side) (see Pic 5)
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to
keep the rear wheel in alignment; the index marks on the
top edge of the chain adjuster can be aligned with the index
mark on the swing arm to ensure this.
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Having completed the adjustment, check the relationship
of the wear indicator label on the adjuster with the index
mark on the swing arm ends; if the index mark aligns with
the red REPLACE CHAIN zone, the drive chain has stretched
excessively and must be replaced.
Tighten the axle nut to the specified torque setting of
69 ft-lbs
With the axle nut tightened, tighten the chain adjuster
bolts lightly.
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Chain
adjuster bolt (A) Check
the index marks (B)
and the chain wear indicator decal (C)
on the adjuster in relation to the mark on the swing arm
(D) (pic
5)
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| Lubrication
and Cleaning.
Note: If the
chain is extremely dirty, it should, be cleaned before it's
lubricated, I normally use paraffin and an Autoglym wheel
cleaning brush as these are quite stiff without being to
harsh on the O-ring's
For routine
lubrication, the best time to lubricate the chain is after
the motorcycle has been ridden. When the chain is warm,
the lubricant will penetrate the joints between the side
plates better than when cold. Honda specifies SAE 8O to
SAE 90W gear oil only; do not use chain lube, which may
contain solvents that could damage the O-rings.
Apply the oil to the area where the side plates overlap
- not the middle of the roller After applying the lubricant,
let it soak in a few minutes before wiping off any excess.
That's it Job
done, You can now go out and start all over again trying
to stretch it with a bit of one wheel action.
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