Drive Chain - Honda CB350RS II Manual

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.
1. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop the
engine.
2. Place your vehicle on its centre stand on a
firm, level surface.
3. Check the slack in the lower half of the drive
chain midway between the sprockets.
Drive chain slack:
25 to 35 mm (1.0 to 1.4 in)
Do not ride your vehicle if the slack
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exceeds 50 mm (2.0 in).
4. Rotate the rear wheel and check that the
chain moves smoothly.
5. Inspect the sprockets. 2 P. 49
6. Clean and lubricate the drive chain. 2 P. 50
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