Honda Shadow TA200 2001 Manual page 54

DRIVE CHAN
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION
Never inspect and adjust the drive chain while the engine is
running.
Turn off the engine, place the motorcycle on i t s center stand
and shift the transmission into neutral. Check the slack i n the
drive chain lower run midway between the sprockets.
CHAIN SLACK: 20-30 mm (0.8-1.2 in)
CAUTION:
Excessive chain slack, 60
mm
(2 3/8 In) or more, may dam-
age the frame.
ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the rear axle nut.
Loosen the both lock nut.
Turn both adjusting nuts until the correct drive chain slack i s
obtained.
Make sure the index marks on the both adjusters are aligned
with the rear edges of the axle slots i n the swingarm.
MAINTENANCE
LOCK NUT
Tighten the rear axle nut to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 88 N-m (9.0 kgf.m, 65 lbf.ft)
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
Clean the chain with non-flammable or high flash point sol-
vent and wipe it dry.
Be sure the chain has dried completely before lubricating.
Inspect the drive chain for possible damage or wear.
Replace any chain that has damaged rollers, l o ose fining links,
or otherwise appears unserviceable.
Installing a new chain on badly worn sprockets will cause the
new chain to wear quickly.
Inspect and replace sprocket as necessary.
ADJUSTING NUT
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LOCK NUT
NON-FLAMMABLE OR HIGH FLASH
POINT SOLVENT
CLEAN
AXLE NUT
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