Honda CBR 2018 Series Owner's Manual page 79

Turn both adjusting nuts an equal
5.
number of turns until the correct drive
chain slack is obtained. Turn the adjusting
nuts clockwise to tighten the chain. Turn
the adjusting nuts counterclockwise 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 chain adjuster index marks align with
the front edge of the adjusting slots.
Both marks should correspond. If the axle
is misaligned, turn the right or left
adjusting nut until the marks are aligned
and recheck chain slack.
Drive Chain
7.
Torque: 65 lbf·ft (88 N·m, 9.0 kgf·m)
8.
Torque: 15 lbf·ft (21 N·m, 2.1 kgf·m)
9.
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If a torque wrench was not used for
2
installation, see your dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.
Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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Tighten the rear axle nut.
Tighten the drive chain adjusting nuts
lightly, then hold the adjusting nuts and
tighten the lock nuts.
Recheck drive chain slack.
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