Owner's Manual

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Align the chain adjuster index marks
(5) with the rear edge (6) of the
adjusting slot on both sides of the
swingarm.
(1) Rear axle nut ¼fj;j ,Dly uV½
(2) Rear axle shaft ¼fj;j ,Dly ”kk¶V½
(3) Drive chain lock nuts ¼Mªkbo psu ykWd uVl½
(4) Drive chain adjusting nuts ¼Mªkbo psu ,MtfLVax uVl½
(5) Index marks ¼baMSDl ekDlZ½
(6) Rear edge of adjusting slot ¼,MtfLVax LykV dk fiNyk fdukjk½
(3)
(4)
(2)
(6)
(5)
(1)
If the drive chain slack is excessive when
the rear axle is moved to the furthest limit
of adjustment, the drive chain is worn and
must be replaced.
5. Tighten the rear axle nut to:
54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40lbf.ft)
If a torque wrench is not used for this
installation, see your Honda dealer as soon
as possible to verify proper assembly.
6. Tighten the adjusting nuts lightly,
then tighen the lock nuts by holding
the adjusting nuts with a spanner.
7. Recheck drive chain slack.
8. Rear brake pedal freeplay is affected
when repositioning the rear wheel to
adjust drive chain slack. Check rear
brake pedal free play and adjust as
necessary (page 15).
(6)
(5)
(4)
(3)