Honda NC700 2012 Service Manual page 147

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MAINTENANCE
COOLING SYSTEM
Check the radiator air passages for clogging or
damage.
Straighten bent fins, and remove insects, mud or other
obstructions with compressed air or low water pressure.
Replace the radiator if the air flow is restricted over
more than 20 % of the radiating surface.
Inspect the water hoses for cracks or deterioration, and
replace them if necessary.
Check the tightness of all water hose band screws
(page 8-10).
DRIVE CHAIN
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION
Turn the ignition switch OFF, support the motorcycle on
Never inspect and
its sidestand and shift the transmission into neutral.
adjust the drive
chain while the
Check the slack in the drive chain lower run midway
engine is running.
between the sprockets.
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK:
NC700X/XA/XD:
30 – 40 mm (1.2 – 1.6 in)
NC700S/SA/SD:
25 – 35 mm (1.0 – 1.4 in)
• NC700X/XA/XD: Excessive chain slack, 60 mm (2.4
in) or more, may damage the frame.
• NC700S/SA/SD: Excessive chain slack, 50 mm (2.0
in) or more, may damage the frame.
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NC700X/XA/XD: 30 – 40 mm (1.2 – 1.6 in)
NC700S/SA/SD: 25 – 35 mm (1.0 – 1.4 in)