Honda 2009 CBR1000RR Owner's Manual page 172

Wear Inspection
LEFT SIDE
(2)
(2) adjustment plate
Check the chain wear label when adjusting
the chain. If the front edge of the chain
adjustment plate ( ) enters the red zone 2
( ) on the label after the chain has been 3
adjusted to the proper slack, the chain is
excessively worn and must be replaced.
The proper slack is:
1 1 3/8 in (25 35 mm)
(3)
(3) red zone
The bottom part of the frame may be
damaged by excessive drive chain slack of
more than:
1 15/16 in (50 mm)
Adjustment
Refer to Saf ety Precautions
Drive chain slack should be checked and
adjusted, if necessary, every 500 miles
(800 km). When operated at sustained
high speeds or under conditions of
frequent rapid acceleration, the chain may
require more frequent adjustments.
Servicing Your Honda
Drive Chain
on page 92 .
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