Honda CRF50F Owner's Manual page 113

3. Turn the adjusting nuts ( ) on the right and
left chain adjusters an equal number of turns
to increase or decrease chain slack.
4. Align the chain adjuster index marks ( )
with the graduated scales ( ) on both sides
of the swingarm.
5. Torque the rear axle nut to:
35 lbf·ft (46 N·m , 4.8 kgf·m)
If a torque wrench is not used for this
installation, see your dealer as soon as possible
to verify proper assembly.
6. Tighten the adjusting nuts lightly. Then,
while holding the adjusting nuts with a
wrench, tighten the lock nuts.
7. Recheck drive chain slack.
8. Check rear brake pedal freeplay and adjust
as necessary (page 88 ). Freeplay is affected
when repositioning the rear wheel to adjust
drive chain slack.
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Lubricate every 300 miles (500 km) or sooner
if chain appears dry.
Turn the rear wheel by hand. Saturate each
chain link joint so that the lubricant penetrates
between the link plates, pins, bushings, and
rollers.
Lubrication
Servicing Your Honda
Drive Chain
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