Drive Chain; Drive Chain Slack Inspection - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Check the EVAP canister for cracks or other damage.
Refer to the Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram Label
and Cable
&
Harness Routing (page 1-33,36) for tube
connections.
EVAP CAV
CONTROL VALVE
EVAP PURGE
CONTROL VALVE
DRIVE CHAIN
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION
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Inspecting the drive chain while the engine is run-
ning can result in serious hand or finger injury.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, place the motorcycle
on its side stand and shift the transmission in
neutral.
Check the slack in the drive chain lower run midway
between the sprockets.
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK: 15 - 25 mm (3/5 - 1 in)
CAUTION:
Excessive chain slack, 40
mm
(1-3/5 in) or more,
may damage the frame.
Lubricate the drive chain with #80 - 90 gear oil or
drive chain lubricant designed specifically for use
with a-ring chains. Wipe off the excess chain lube.
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:
If the adjustment is not the same, the wheel is out
of alignment and can cause excessive tire, sprock-
et
and chain wear.
Loosen the rear axle nut.
Turn both adjusting bolts until the correct drive chain
slack is obtained.
Make sure the index marks on the both adjusters
are aligned with the index marks of the swingarm.
Tighten the rear axle nut to the specified torque.
TOROUE: 88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m, 65 Ibf·ft)
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