Inspecting The Drive Chain Slack; Drive Chain Slack - Honda Africa Twin 2018 Owner's Manual

Drive Chain
Inspecting the Drive Chain
Slack
Check the drive chain slack at several points
along the chain. If the slack is not constant at
all points, some links may be kinked and
binding.
Have the chain inspected by your dealer.
Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop the
1.
engine.
Place your motorcycle on its side stand on
2.
a firm, level surface.
Check the slack in the lower half of the
3.
drive chain midway between the
sprockets.

Drive chain slack:

CRF1000A/D
1 3/8 - 1 3/4 in (35 - 45 mm)
CRF1000A II/D II
1 3/4 - 2 3/16 in (45 - 55 mm)
Do not ride your motorcycle if the
u
slack exceeds 2 3/8 in (60 mm).
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