Honda CB500XA 2017 Owner's Manual page 77

Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
Adjusting the chain requires special tools.
Have the drive chain slack adjusted by your
dealer.
When adjusting the drive chain slack, be
careful not to damage the wheel speed
sensor and pulser ring.
Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop the
1.
engine.
Place your motorcycle on its side stand on
2.
a firm, level surface.
Loosen the rear axle nut.
3.
Loosen the lock nuts on both sides of the
4.
swingarm.
Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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Pulser ring Wheel speed sensor
Lock nut
Adjusting nut
Adjusting nut
Lock nut
Rear axle
nut
Rear edge of
adjusting slot
Chain adjuster
index mark
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