Drive Chain - Honda Africa Twin 2016 Owner's 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.
1. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop the
engine.
2. Place your motorcycle on the side stand
on a level surface.
3. Check the slack in the lower half of the
drive chain midway between the
sprockets.
Drive chain slack:
1 3/8 to 1 3/4 in (35 to 45 mm)
Do not ride your motorcycle if the slack
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exceeds 2 3/8 in (60 mm).
4. Roll the motorcycle forward and check
that the chain moves smoothly.
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