Honda CTX700D 2018 Owner's Manual page 95

Tighten the drive chain adjusting nuts
10.
lightly, then hold the adjusting nuts and
tighten the lock nuts.
Torque: 15 lbf·ft (21 N·m, 2.1 kgf·m)
Recheck drive chain slack.
11.
If a torque wrench was not used for
installation, see your dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.
Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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Checking the Drive Chain Wear
Check the chain wear label when adjusting
the drive chain. If the arrow mark on the
chain adjuster plate enters the red zone on
the label after the chain has been adjusted to
the proper slack, the chain is excessively worn
and must be replaced.
Chain:
DID 520V0 or RK 520KHO
If necessary have the drive chain replaced by
your dealer.
Red zone
Arrow mark
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