Adjusting The Drive Chain Slack - Honda VFR800FE 2014 Owner's Manual

5. Inspect the sprockets.
6. Clean and lubricate the drive chain.
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Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack

Adjusting the chain requires special tools.
Have the drive chain slack adjusted by your
dealer.
1. Stop the engine. Place the transmission
in Neutral.
2. Place your motorcycle on the side stand
on a level surface.
3. Loosen the bearing holder pinch bolt.
4. Turn the bearing holder clockwise or
counterclockwise to obtain the proper
chain slack with the pin spanner and
extension bar.
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Drive Chain u Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
5. Tighten the bearing holder pinch bolt to
the specified torque.
Torque: 88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m, 65 lbf·ft).
If a torque wrench was not used for this
installation, see your dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.
6. Check drive chain slack.
Bearing holder
Extension bar
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Bearing holder
pinch bolt
Pin spanner
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