Honda 2006 RC51 Owner's Manual page 150

RIGHT SIDE
(4)
(1) rear axle nut
(2) lock nuts
(3) drive chain
adjusting bolt
1. Place the motorcycle on its side stand
with the transmission in neutral and the
ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen the rear axle nut ( ).
(1)
(5)
(2)
(3)
(4) index mark
(5) index line
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3. Loosen the lock nuts ( ) on both sides
of the swingarm.
4. Turn both adjusting bolts ( ) an equal
number of turns until the correct drive
chain slack is obtained. Turn the
adjusting bolts counterclockwise to
tighten the chain, Turn the adjusting
bolts clockwise and push the rear wheel
toward the front to provide more slack.
Adjust the chain slack at a point
midway between the drive sprocket and
the rear wheel sprocket.
Roll the motorcycle forward. Stop and
place it on its side stand. Recheck chain
slack. Chain slack should allow the
following vertical movement by hand:
1 1 3/8 in (25 35 mm) − −
Servicing Your Honda
Drive Chain
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