Honda CB500X Operation Manual page 77

Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
Adjusting the chain requires special tools.
Have the drive chain slack adjusted by your
dealer.
CB500XA only
When adjusting the drive chain slack, be
careful not to damage the wheel speed
sensor and pulser ring.
1. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop the
engine.
2. Place your motorcycle on the side stand
on a level surface.
3. Loosen the rear axle nut.
4. Loosen the lock nuts on both sides of the
swingarm.
Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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Pulser ring
CB500XA only
Lock nut
Adjusting nut
Adjusting nut
Lock nut
Wheel speed sensor
CB500XA only
Rear
axle nut
Rear edge of
adjusting slot
Chain adjuster
index mark
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