Drivechain; Sprockets - Honda Motorcycle Owner's Manual

4. Roll the motorcycle forward. Stop and place it
on its side stand. Inspect the drive chain and
sprockets for any of the following conditions:

DRIVECHAIN

* Damaged Rollers
* Loose Pins
* Dry or Rusted Links
* Kinked or Binding Links
* Excessive Wear
* Improper Adjustment
* Missing O-rings

SPROCKETS

* Excessively Worn Teeth
* Broken or Damaged Teeth
A drive chain with damaged rollers, loose pins,
or missing O-rings must be replaced. A chain
which appears dry, or shows signs of rust,
requires supplementary lubrication. Kinked or
binding links should be thoroughly lubricated
and worked free. If links cannot be freed, the
chain must be replaced.
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