Honda CTX700D 2018 Owner's Manual page 94

Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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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 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 rear edge of the adjusting slots.
Both marks should correspond.
If the axle is misaligned, turn the right or
left adjusting nuts until the marks are
aligned and recheck chain slack.
90
7.
P. 88
2
8.
Torque: 72 lbf·ft (98 N·m, 10.0 kgf·m)
9.
Torque: 7 lbf·ft (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m)
Remove the bolts and muffler end cover.
Bolts Muffler end cover
Tighten the rear axle nut.
Install the muffler end cover and tighten
the bolts.