Drive Chain - Honda XL350R 1984 Shop Manual

MAINTENANCE
DRIVE CHAIN
Measure the slack in the lower drille chain run mid-
way between the sprockets.
CHAIN SLACK : 30-40
mm
(1 .1/4-1·5/8
in)
Adiust as follows:
loosen the rear aIde nut, then turn both adjusters
equallv until chain slack is correct.
CAUTION
Be sure the same adjuster index mQrks align
with the stopper pins on both sides o{ the
swingonn.
Tighten the 8xle nut.
TORQUE: 80-110 N·m
18.0-11.0 kg-m . 58-80 ft -Ib)
Replace the drive chain when the red zone on the
label aligns with the center of the
napper
pin after
the chain has been adjusted 10
30-40
mm (1-1/4 -
, ·5/8
in)
slack.
When the drive chain becomes extremely dirty.
it
should be removed and cleaned prior to lubricat ion.
Remove the drive sprocket cover.
Remove the rear shock absorber (Page 13-11) and
swing arm (Page 13·15).
Remolle the drive chain.
3-10
STOPPER PI N
ADJUSTER
RED ZONE AXLE NUT
DRIVE SPROCKET COVER
DRIVE CHAIN
SWING ARM