Chain Slack Adjustment - Honda 86-87 TA200 FATCAT Service Manual

CHAIN SLAC K ADJUSTMENT
loosen the fear
axle
nut, then turn the adjusting nu ts on both
sides of the swingarm equally until the correct chain slack is
obtained.
CAUTION
Be sure Ihe same adjuster index marks align wifh the index
marks on bOIl! sides of
fhe
swing arm.
Tighten the axle nut.
T ORQUE: 80 - 100 N·m (8 .0 - 10.0 kg-m, 58 -72 ft·lb l
REMOVAL AND INSPE CTI ON
When the drive chain becomes extremely dirty,
it
should be re-
moved and cleaned before lubrication.
Remove the drive sprocket cover.
Remove the chain retaining clip carefully.
Remove the master link, D-rings and the drive chain.
CAUTION
Be careful nOllO lose Ihe
a-rings
when fhe
clip
and masler fink
are
relllo~'ed.
Visuallv inspect the drive chain for kinks or damage.
Measure a section of the drive chain to determine whether the
drive chain is worn beyond its service limit. Remove the drive
chain and measure the distance between a span of 100 pins
from pin center to pin center.
In a new chain. this distance will measure 1,571. 6 mm 161.9
info If the distance exceeds 1,580 mm (62.2 in). the drive
chain is worn out and should be replaced.
REPLACEMENT DRI VE CHAIN :
DID 520 VC -3 or RK 520 MO
Clean the drive chain with a small amount of non-flammable
solvent and wipe dry.
CAUTION
Do nOI use a Sleal1l deaner. high pressure ..... ashers or aerosol
elwin lubricants as Ihew' wi/( damage Ihe O-rings.
Inspect the drive chain and O-rings for possib le wear or dam ·
age. Replace the chain, if it is worn excessively or damaged.
Lubricate the drive chain with SAE #80 or gO gear oil.
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MAINTENANCE
(1
f
REAR AXLE NUT
a:
\~
.~
i
r;1';31'·A : ::: D ' J ; ; U " S~ T~ ING
NU : ;.. T ,--_
(
ill
RETAIN ING
(1) Measure a span of 100 pins
(21 SERVICE LIMIT: 1,580 mm
(62.2 in)
(1) WIPE DRY
(2)
LUBRICATE
---,. SAE
#80
or
90
. iii
G EAR OIL
3-9