Honda CRF70F 2004, Owner'S Manual

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More About: Drive Chain
Drive Chain
Servicing Your Honda
The master link is the most critical element
of drive chain security. Master links are
reusable, as long as they remain in excellent
condition. We recommend installing a new
master link retaining clip when the drive
chain is reassembled.
You may find it easier to install a new chain
by connecting it to the old chain with a
master link and pulling the old chain to
position the new chain on the sprockets.
Inspect the sprocket teeth for wear or
damage. We recommend replacing the
sprocket whenever a new chain is installed.
Lubricate the drive chain.
Pass the chain over the sprockets and join the
ends of the chain with the master link. For
ease of assembly, hold the chain ends against
adjacent rear sprocket teeth while inserting
the master link. Install the master link
retaining clip so that the closed end of the
retaining clip will face the direction of
forward wheel rotation. 4.
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