Honda CRF1000 Africa Twin Manual page 280

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Turn both adjusting bolts an equal
5.
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 slack at a point midway
between the drive sprocket and the
driven sprocket.
Check the drive chain slack.
Check rear axle alignment by making sure
6.
the indicator groove on the chain
adjusting plate aligns with the scale
graduations on both sides of the
swingarm.
Both marks should correspond. If the axle
is misaligned, turn the right or left
adjusting bolt until the marks are aligned
and recheck chain slack.
Drive Chain
Tighten the rear axle nut.
7.
Torque: 100 N·m (10.2 kgf·m, 74 lbf·ft)
Hold the adjusting bolts and tighten the
8.
lock nuts.
Torque: 27 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 20 lbf·ft)
Recheck drive chain slack.
9.
If a torque wrench was not used for
P. 273
installation, see your dealer as soon as
2
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.
Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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