Drive Chain Slider, Chain Guide, Guide Slider And Rollers; Drive Belt - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
DRIVE
GUIDE
CHAIN SLIDER, CHAIN GUIDE,
SLIDER AND ROLLERS
Together, the drive chain slider, chain guide, guide slider and
rollers all do their part t o keep the chain running in its proper
path, while preventing it from cutting into the swingarm,
frame or other components.
Each of these components is made of a type of plastic that of-
fers minimal friction and wear. Still, periodic inspection for
wear or damage and replacemant is necessary as these parts
deteriorate.
The chain slider, attached t o the front of the swingarm near its
pivot point, must be replaced when the depth of its wear
grooves reaches a depth specified for each particular model.
Failure to replace a worn slider will result in chain damage t o
the swingarm and damage t o the chain.
Off-road and dual-purpose motorcycles are fitted with a chain
guide that ensures that the chain is guided directly t o rear
sprocket. The guide itself should be checked for proper align-
ment as it can be bent through contact with passing objects,
rocks or crash damage. Straighten or replace as necessary. A
plastic guide slider centers the guide on the sprocket with
minimal friction and prevents the chain from wearing the
guide. A wear window is often provided t o aid in determining a
replacement time.
A lower chain roller, or a pair of upper and lower rollers are us-
ed t o take up excess slack in the drive chain as the rear
suspension compresses and extends t o its furthest points.
These rollers also help prevent the chain from cutting into
other components on the motorcycle, like the airbox or ex-
haust on some motorcycles, when the suspension is near or
fully compressed. These must also be periodically inspected
for wear, damage and security of mounting.
CHAIN GUIDE
/
ROLLER
OR SLIDER
GUIDE SLIDER
DRIVE BELT
v
A drive belt is used on the Honda V-matic belt automatic
transmission.
The belt must be checked periodically according t o the
maintenance schedule shown in the Model Specific manual.
A worn or damaged drive belt may cause a loss in scooter
performance.
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Remove the drive belt cover (see the Model Specific manual)
and check the drive belt for wear, cracks or peeling of the cogs
or plies; replace with a new one if necessary.
Date of Issue: March,
1995
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