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If a torque wrench is not used for this installation, see
your Honda dealer as soon as possible to verify proper
assembly.
7. Tighten the drive chain adjusting nuts lightly, then
tighten the drive chain lock nuts by holding the
drive chain adjusting nuts with a spanner.
8. Recheck drive chain slack.
9. Rear brake pedal freeplay is affected when
repositioning the rear wheel to adjust drive chain
slack. Check rear brake pedal freeplay and adjust
as necessary (page 23).
Wear inspection
Check the chain wear label when adjusting the chain. If
the red zone (6) on the label aligns with the rear edge
of the axle washer (7) after the chain has been
adjusted to the proper slack, the chain is excessively
worn and must be replaced. The proper slack is:
15 – 20 mm (0.6 – 0.8 in)
Damage to the bottom part of the frame may be
caused by excessive drive chain slack of more than:
50 mm (2.0 in)
Replacement chain
D.I.D. 520
This motorcycle has a staked master link drive chain
which requires a special tool for cutting and staking.
Do not use an ordinary master link with this chain. See
your Honda dealer.
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(6) Red zone
(7) Rear edge of axle
washer
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