Cleaning And Lubrication - Honda NC700XA Service Manual

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ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the rear axle nut [1].
Loosen the lock nuts [2] and turn the adjusting nuts [3]
until the correct drive chain slack is obtained.
Make sure the index lines [4] on both adjusting plates
are aligned with the rear end of the axle slots [5] in the
swingarm.
Tighten the axle nut to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 98 N·m (10.0 kgf·m, 72 lbf·ft)
Hold the adjusting nuts and tighten the lock nuts to the
specified torque.
TORQUE: 21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lbf·ft)
Recheck the drive chain slack and free wheel rotation.
Check the drive chain wear indicator label attached on
the left swingarm.
If the drive chain adjuster arrow mark [1] reaches red
zone [2] of the indicator label, replace the drive chain
with a new one (page 3-19).

CLEANING AND LUBRICATION

Clean the drive chain [1] with a chain cleaner designed
specifically for O-ring chains or a neutral detergent. Use
a soft brush if the drive chain is dirty.
Do not use a steam cleaner, high pressure cleaner, wire
brush, volatile solvent such as gasoline and benzene,
abrasive cleaner or a chain cleaner NOT designed
specifically for O-ring chains to clean the drive chain.
Inspect the drive chain for possible damage or wear.
Replace any drive chain that has damaged rollers,
loose fitting links, or otherwise appears unserviceable.
Be sure the drive chain has dried completely before
lubricating.
Lubricate the drive chain with drive chain lubricant [2]
designed specifically for use with O-ring chains, #80 –
90 gear oil or equivalent.
Do not use a chain lubricant NOT designed specifically
for use with O-ring chains to lubricate the drive chain.
Wipe off the excess oil or drive chain lubricant.
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MAINTENANCE
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