Honda CB HORNET 160R 2015 Shop Manual page 55

Use any one of the following methods for lubricating drive
chain:
• SAE 80 or 90 gear oil
• Honda recommended chain maintenance spray
• Molten grease in greaselator
Saturate each chain link joint so that the lubricant
penetrates between the link plates, pins, bushings, and
rollers.
Wipe off the excess gear oil or grease.
If the drive chain becomes extremely dirty, it should be
removed and cleaned prior to lubrication.
Remove the drive chain case (page 3-16).
Carefully remove the retaining clip with pliers.
Remove the master link, link plate and drive chain.
Clean the chain with non-flammable or high flashpoint
solvent and wipe it dry.
Be sure the chain has dried completely before lubricating.
Lubricate the drive chain.
Wipe off the excess gear oil or grease.
INSPECTION
DRIVE CHAIN
Inspect the drive chain for possible damage or wear.
Replace any chain that has damaged rollers, loose fitting
links, or otherwise appears unserviceable.
Measure the drive chain length with the chain held so that
all links are straight.
DRIVE CHAIN SPEC. :
NUMBER OF LINKS : 132
STANDARD LENGTH: 428 mm (16.85 in)
SERVICE LIMIT: 511 mm (20.11 in)
RETAINING CLIP
NON-FLAMMABLE
OR HIGH FLASH
POINT SOLVENT
CLEANING
WIPE AND
DRYING
LUBRICATE
(N+1)PINS/(N) LINKS
MAINTENANCE
MASTER LINK
LINK PLATE
SOFT BRUSH
GEAR OIL/
GREASE
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