Honda CBF500/A, Owner'S Manual

Page: 97 / 400

83
4. Rotate the rear wheel slowly and inspect
the drive chain and sprockets for any of the
following conditions:
DRIVE CHAIN
*Damaged Rollers
*Loose Pins
*Dry or Rusted Links
*Kinked or Binding Links
*Excessive Wear
*Improper Adjustment
*Damaged or Missing O-rings
SPROCKETS
*Excessively Worn Teeth
*Broken or Damaged Teeth
A drive chain with damaged rollers, loose
pins, or missing O-rings must be replaced. A
chain which appears dry, or shows signs of
rust, requires supplementary lubrication.
Kinked or binding links should be thoroughly
lubricated and worked free. If links cannot be
freed, the chain must be replaced.
Damaged Sprocket
Teeth Worn Sprocket
Teeth
REPLACE
Normal Sprocket
GOOD
REPLACE