Drive Chain - Honda CB1000RA Manual

Drive Chain

Inspecting the Drive Chain
Slack
Check the drive chain slack at several points
along the chain. If the slack is not constant at
all points, some links may be kinked and
binding.
Have the chain inspected by your dealer.
Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop the
1.
engine.
Place your motorcycle on its side stand on
2.
a firm, level surface.
Check the slack in the lower half of the
3.
drive chain midway between the
sprockets.
Drive chain slack:
1 9/16 - 1 15/16 in (40 - 50 mm)
Do not ride your motorcycle if the
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slack exceeds 1 15/16 in (50 mm).
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Roll the motorcycle forward and check
4.
that the chain moves smoothly.
Inspect the sprockets.
5.
Clean and lubricate the drive chain.
6.
P. 86
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P. 85
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