Honda CB HORNET 160R 2015, Shop Manual

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MAINTENANCE
DRIVE CHAIN
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION
Turn the ignition switch “OFF”. Place the motorcycle on its
center stand and shift the transmission into neutral.
Check the slack at three places in the drive chain lower
run midway between the sprockets.
CHAIN SLACKNESS: 25 – 35 mm (0.9842 – 1.37 in)
Excessive chain slack, 50 mm (1.96 in) or more, may
damage the frame.
ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the lock nut and then the adjusting nut until the
correct drive chain slack is obtained.
Align the chain adjuster index marks with the rear edge of
the adjusting slots.
Adjust the drive chain at minimum slack point.
Tighten the rear axle nut to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 88 N·m (8.8 kgf·m, 65 lbf·ft)
Tighten both adjusting nuts and lock nuts.
Recheck the drive chain slack and free wheel rotation.
Check the rear brake pedal free play (page 3-20).
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
Turn off the ignition switch, place the motorcycle on its
center stand on a level ground and shift the transmission
into neutral.
Never inspect
the drive chain
while the engine
is running.
Never adjust the
drive chain while
the engine is
running.
ADJUSTING NUT
ADJUSTING NUT
LOCK NUT
LOCK NUT
REAR AXLE SHAFT
REAR AXLE NUT
INDEX MARK
INDEX MARK
REAR EDGE
REAR EDGE
DRIVE CHAIN
25-35 mm (0.9842 - 1.37in)