Honda CMX500A 2019 Owner's Manual page 87

Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
Adjusting the chain requires special tools.
Have the drive chain slack adjusted by your
dealer.
When adjusting the drive chain slack, be
careful not to damage the wheel speed
sensor and pulser ring.
Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop the
1.
engine.
Place your vehicle on its side stand on a
2.
firm, level surface.
Loosen the rear axle nut.
3.
Loosen the lock nuts on both sides of the
4.
swingarm.
Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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Pulser ring
Lock nut
Adjusting bolt Rear axle nut
Lock nut Adjusting bolt
Wheel speed
sensor
Adjusting plate
Scale
graduations
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