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Maintenance
Drive Chain
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Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
5.
Inspect the sprockets.
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6.
Clean and lubricate the drive chain.
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Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
Adjusting the chain requires special tools.
Have the drive chain slack adjusted by your
dealer.
(CB400A only)
When adjusting the drive chain slack, be
careful not to damage the wheel speed
sensor and pulser ring.
1.
Place your motorcycle on the side stand
on a level surface.
2.
Stop the engine. Place the transmission in
Neutral.
3.
Loosen the rear axle nut.
Adjusting bolt
Rear axle nut
Index mark
Scales
4.
Turn both adjusting bolts an equal
number of turns until the correct drive
chain slack is obtained. Turn the adjusting
bolts counterclockwise to tighten the
chain. Turn the adjusting bolts clockwise
to provide more slack.
Adjust the slack at a point midway
between the front sprocket and the rear
wheel sprocket.
Check the drive chain slack.
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