Honda VFR800 Owner's Manual page 117

Adjustment:
Drive chain slack should be checked and
adjusted, if necessary, every 1,000 km (600
miles). When operated at sustained high
speeds or under conditions of frequent
rapid acceleration, the chain may require
more frequent adjustment.
(2) (1)
(1) Bearing holder pinch bolt
(2) Bearing holder
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If the drive chain requires adjustment, the
procedure is as follows:
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3.
(3) 4.
If a torque wrench is not used for this
installation, see your Honda dealer as soon
(4)
as possible to verify proper assembly.
5.
(3) Pin spanner
(4) Extension bar
Place the motorcycle on its center stand
with the transmission in neutral and the
ignition switch OFF.
Loosen the bearing holder pinch bolt ( ).
Turn the bearing holder ( ) clockwise or
counterclockwise to obtain the proper
chain slack with the pin spanner ( ) and
extension bar ( ). 4
Tighten the bearing holder pinch bolt to
specified torque.
Bearing holder pinch bolt torque:
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m , 54 lbf·ft)
Recheck drive chain slack.
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