Honda CRF1000A Owner's Manual page 111

5. Turn both adjusting bolts an equal
number of turns until the correct drive
chain slack is obtained. Turn the adjusting
bolts counterclockwise to tighten the
chain. Turn the adjusting bolts clockwise
and push the rear wheel toward the front
to provide more slack.
Adjust the slack at a point midway
between the drive sprocket and the driven
sprocket.
Check the drive chain slack.
6. Check rear axle alignment by making sure
the end of the chain adjusting plate aligns
with the scale graduations on both sides
of the swingarm.
Both marks should correspond. If the axle
is misaligned, turn the right or left
adjusting bolts until the marks are aligned
and recheck chain slack.
Drive Chain
7. Tighten the rear axle nut.
8. Hold the adjusting bolts and tighten the
lock nuts.
9. Recheck drive chain slack.
If a torque wrench was not used for
installation, see your dealer as soon as
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possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.
u Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
Torque: 100 N·m (10.2 kgf·m, 74 lbf·ft).
Torque: 27 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 20 lbf·ft).
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