Honda CBR600RR 2009 Owner's Manual page 167

Drive Chain
5. Roll the motorcycle forward. Stop and
place it on its side stand. Recheck chain
slack. Chain slack should allow the
following vertical movement by hand:
1 3/16 1 9/16 in (30 40 mm) −
6. Check rear axle alignment by making
sure the end of the chain adjustment
plate ( ) aligns with the scale 4
graduations ( ) on both sides of the 5
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.
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Servicing Your Honda
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7. Tighten the rear axle nut to the
specified torque:
83 lbf·ft (113 N·m , 11.5 kgf·m)
If a torque wrench is not used for this
installation, see your Honda dealer as
soon as possible to verify proper
assembly. Improper assembly may lead
to a loss of braking capacity.
8. Tighten the drive chain adjusting bolts
lightly by turning it counterclockwise,
then tighten the drive chain lock nuts by
holding the drive chain adjusting bolts
with a wrench.
Recheck drive chain slack (page 154 ).