Honda Rebel 2017 Owner's Manual page 85

Turn both adjusting bolts an equal
5.
number of turns until the correct drive
chain slack is obtained. Turn the adjusting
bolts clockwise to tighten the chain. Turn
the adjusting bolts counterclockwise to
provide more slack. Adjust the slack at a
point midway between the drive sprocket
and the driven sprocket.
Check the drive chain slack.
Check rear axle alignment by making sure
6.
the end of the chain adjusting plates align
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 bolt until the marks are aligned
and recheck chain slack.
Drive Chain
7.
Torque: 15 lbf·ft (21 N·m, 2.1 kgf·m)
P. 81
2
8.
Torque: 65 lbf·ft (88 N·m, 9.0 kgf·m)
9.
Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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Hold the adjusting bolts and tighten the
lock nuts.
To hold the adjusting bolt, use the
u
5 mm Hex wrench provided in the tool
kit. P. 37
2
Lock nut
Hex wrench Adjusting bolt
Tighten the rear axle nut.
Recheck drive chain slack.
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