Owner´s Manual
4. Turn both adjusting nuts (3) an equal number of
turns until the correct drive chain slack is obtained.
Turn the adjusting nuts clockwise to tighten the
chain, or counterclockwise to provide more slack.
Adjust the chain slack at a point midway between
the drive sprocket and the rear wheel sprocket.
Rotate the rear wheel and recheck slack at other
sections of the chain.
Chain slack should be:
20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in)
5. Check rear axle alignment by confirming the chain
adjuster index marks (4) against the rear edge of
the adjusting slots (5).
6. If the rear axle is misaligned, turn the left or right
adjusting nut until the marks correspond on the rear
edge of the adjusting slots and recheck chain slack.
7. Tighten the rear axle nut to:
93 N.m (9,3 kgf.m; 69 lbf.ft)
If a torque wrench is not used for this installation, see
your Honda dealer as soon as possible to verify proper
assembly.
8. Tighten the adjusting nuts lightly, then tighten the
lock nuts by holding the adjusting nuts with a
spanner.
9. Recheck drive chain slack.
10. Rear brake pedal free play is affected when
repositioning the rear wheel to adjust drive chain
slack. Check rear brake pedal free play and adjust
as necessary (page 21).
Lubrication
Use SAE 80 or 90 gear oil or a commercially prepared
drive chain lubricant in preference to motor oil or other
lubricants.
Saturate each chain link joint so that the lubricant
penetrates between the link plates, pins, bushings,
and rollers.
Replacement chain: DID428H – 128
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