Battery; Brake Fluid; Sprocket - Honda CB HORNET 160R 2015 Shop Manual

MAINTENANCE

SPROCKET

Installing a new chain on badly worn sprockets will cause
a new chain to wear quickly.
Inspect the drive and driven sprocket teeth for wear or
damage, replace if necessary.
Never use a new drive chain on worn sprockets.
Both chain and sprockets must be in good condition, or the
new replacement chain will wear rapidly.
Check the attaching bolts and nuts on the drive and driven
sprockets.
If any are loose, torque them.
Install the drive chain onto the sprockets.
Install the master link and link plate.
Install the retaining clip with its open end opposite to the
direction of chain travel.

BATTERY

Remove the left side cover (page 2-3).
It is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level
or add distilled water as the battery is a maintenance free
sealed type.
Check the voltage of battery with FBT 50 tester (page 15-3).
Charging the battery (page 15-5).
Install the battery (page 15-3).

BRAKE FLUID

Spilled fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber parts.
Place a rag over these parts whenever the system is
serviced. Keep a spray water bottle while working with
brake fluid.
Do not mix different types of fluid, as they are not
•
compatible with each other.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the system when
filling the reservoir.
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WEAR
DAMAGE
MASTER LINK
LINK PLATE
RETAINING CLIP
NORMAL
MF BATTERY