Battery - Honda VF1000F 1985 Shop Manual

MAINTENANCE
Check the chain wear label. If the red zone on the label align,
or is beyond, the rear end of the swingarm after the chain has
been adjusted, the chain must be replaced.
REPLACEMENT CHAIN: 0,1,0. 50ZL or RK50LO
Inspect the drive chain and sprockets for damage or wear. A
drive chain with damaged rollers, loose pins, or missing a-rings
must be replaced. Replace any sprocket which is damaged or
excessively worn.
NOTE
Never install a new drive chain on worn sprockets or a worn
drive chain on new sprockets. Both Chain and sprockets
must be in good condition or the replacement chain or
sprockets will wear rapidly.
Lubrication and cleaning:
The drive chain on this motorcycle is equipped with small
O-rings between the link plates. The O-rings can be damaged
by steam cleaner, high pressure washers, and certain solvents.
Clean the chain with kerosene. Wipe dry and lubricate only
with SEA 80 or 90 gear oil. Commercial chain lubricants may
contain solvents which could damage the rubber O-rings.
BATTERY
Remove the right frame side cover and inspect the battery
fluid level.
When the fluid level nears the lower level, remove the battery
and add distilled water to the upper level line as follows:
Remove the battery holder bolt, then swing the holder out of
the way.
3-12
(2) WORN
(3) NORMAL
(1)
UPPER LEVEL
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