Drive Chain - Honda XRE 190 Owner's Manual

XRE 190
checking the Rubber pad
Check the rubber pad for deterioration and wear.
Replace if wear extends to any point of the wear line.
If necessary have the rubber pad replaced by your
dealer.
Good
1 1
2
2
1. Wear line
2. Rubber pad
Replace

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 its side stand on a firm,
level surface.
3. Check the slack in the lower half of the drive chain
midway between the sprockets.
drive chain slack:
20 to 30 mm (0.8 to 1.2 in)
Do not ride your motorcycle if the slack exceeds
60 mm (2.4 in).
4. Roll the motorcycle
forward and check
that the chain moves
smoothly.
5. Inspect the sprockets
(page 32).
6. Clean and lubricate
the drive chain (page
32).
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