Drive Chain - Honda Africa Twin 2021 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.
Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop the
1.
engine.
Place your vehicle on its side stand on a
2.
firm, level surface.
Check the slack in the lower half of the
3.
drive chain midway between the
sprockets.
Drive chain slack:
1 3/8 - 1 3/4 in (35 - 45 mm)
Do not ride your vehicle if the slack
u
exceeds 2 3/8 in (60 mm).
Roll the vehicle forward and check that
4.
the chain moves smoothly.
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