Drive Chain - Honda CL500A 2023 Manual

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Drive Chain

Inspecting the Drive Chain
Slack
Check the drive chain slack at several points
along the chain. If the slack is not constant at
all points, some links may be kinked and
binding.
Have the chain inspected by your dealer.
Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop the
1.
engine.
Place your vehicle on its side stand on a
2.
firm, level surface.
Move the lower part of the drive chain up
3.
and down to check chain slack, midway
between the sprockets.
Drive chain slack:
30 - 40 mm (1.2 - 1.6 in)
Do not ride your vehicle if the slack
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exceeds 50 mm (2.0 in).
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Drive chain
Roll the vehicle forward and check that
4.
the chain moves smoothly.
Inspect the sprockets.
5.
Clean and lubricate the drive chain.
6.
P. 63
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P. 62
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