Honda CB500XA 2017 Owner's Manual page 78

Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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Turn both adjusting nuts an equal
5.
number of turns until the correct drive
chain slack is obtained. Turn the adjusting
nuts clockwise to tighten the chain. Turn
the adjusting nuts counterclockwise to
provide more slack. Adjust the slack at a
point midway between the drive sprocket
and the driven sprocket.
Check the drive chain slack.
Check rear axle alignment by making sure
6.
the chain adjuster index marks align with
the rear edge of the adjusting slots. Both
marks should correspond. If the axle is
misaligned, turn the right or left adjusting
nuts until the marks are aligned and
recheck chain slack.
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Tighten the rear axle nut.
7.
Torque: 88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m, 65 lbf·ft)
Tighten the adjusting nuts lightly, then
8.
hold the adjusting nuts and tighten the
lock nuts.
Torque: 21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lbf·ft)
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Recheck drive chain slack.
9.
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If a torque wrench was not used for
installation, see your dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.