Drive Chain Slack Inspection - Honda CB HORNET 160R 2015 Shop Manual

MAINTENANCE
DRIVE CHAIN

DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION

Turn the ignition switch "OFF". Place the motorcycle on its
Never inspect
center stand and shift the transmission into neutral.
the drive chain
while the engine
Check the slack at three places in the drive chain lower
is running.
run midway between the sprockets.
CHAIN SLACKNESS: 25 – 35 mm (0.9842 – 1.37 in)
Excessive chain slack, 50 mm (1.96 in) or more, may
damage the frame.
ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the lock nut and then the adjusting nut until the
Never adjust the
correct drive chain slack is obtained.
drive chain while
the engine is
Align the chain adjuster index marks with the rear edge of
running.
the adjusting slots.
Adjust the drive chain at minimum slack point.
Tighten the rear axle nut to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 88 N·m (8.8 kgf·m, 65 lbf·ft)
Tighten both adjusting nuts and lock nuts.
Recheck the drive chain slack and free wheel rotation.
Check the rear brake pedal free play (page 3-20).
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
Turn off the ignition switch, place the motorcycle on its
center stand on a level ground and shift the transmission
into neutral.
3-16
25-35 mm (0.9842 - 1.37in)
REAR AXLE SHAFT
ADJUSTING NUT
LOCK NUT
ADJUSTING NUT
INDEX MARK
REAR EDGE
LOCK NUT
INDEX MARK
REAR EDGE
REAR AXLE NUT
DRIVE CHAIN