Drive Chain - Honda CRF1100A 2021 Owner's Manual

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 vehicle on its side stand on a
firm, level surface.
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3. Pull the upper half of the drive chain up
and check the chain slack between the
drive chain and swing-arm at the end of
the drive chain slider.
Drive chain slack:
48 - 53 mm (1.9 - 2.1 in)
Do not ride your vehicle if the slack
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exceeds 60 mm (2.4 in).
Ruler
Drive chain
Drive chain
slider
Swing-arm
Drive chain slack