Honda CMX500/A 2018 Owner's Manual page 88

Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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If a torque wrench was not used for
installation, see your dealer as soon as
Red zone
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.
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Checking the Drive Chain Wear
Index mark
Check the chain wear label when adjusting
Adjusting plate
the drive chain. If the index mark on the
chain adjusting plate enters the red zone on
the label after the chain has been adjusted to
the proper slack, the chain is excessively worn
and must be replaced.
Chain: DID 520VF or RK 520KLO2
If necessary have the drive chain replaced by
your dealer.
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