Drive Chain - Honda CRF50F 2004-2015 Service Manual

Reinstall the clutch outer cover with a new gasket
(page 9-14).
ENGINE IDLE SPEED
• Inspect and adjust the idle speed after all other
engi ne ma intenance items have been performed
and are within specifications .
• The engine must be warm for accurate idle
speed inspection and adjustment.
Warm up the engine for about ten minutes.
Connect a tachometer.
Turn the throttle stop screw as required to obtain
the specified idle speed.
IDLE SPEED: 1,700
±
100 rpm
DRIVE CHAIN
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION
Turn off the engine, place the motorcycle on its side
stand and shift the transmission into neutral.
Check the slack in the drive chain lower run midway
between the sprockets.
CHAIN SLACK: 15 -25 mm (9/ 16 - 1in)
NOTICE
Excessive chain slack, 40 mm (1-112 in) or more,
'!~"'-"'111~
may damage the frame.
ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the rear a)(le nut.
Loosen the adjuster lock nuts and turn both adjust-
ing nuts an equal number of turn until the correct
drive chain slack is obtained.
MAINTENANCE
3-13