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NOTICE
If a torque wrench is not used for this installation,
see your Honda dealer as soon as possible to verify
proper assembly.
7. Tighten the drive chain adjusting nuts lightly, then
tighten the lock nuts by holding the adjusting nuts
with a spanner.
8. Recheck drive chain slack.
9. Rear brake pedal free play is affected when
repositioning the rear wheel to adjust drive chain
slack. Check rear brake pedal free play and
adjust as necessary (page 30).
Wear inspection
Check the chain wear label when adjusting the chain.
If the red zone (6) on the label aligns with the arrow
mark (7) on the chain adjuster plates after the chain
has been adjusted to the proper slack, the chain is
excessively worn and must be replaced. The proper
slack is:
20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in)
Damage to the bottom part of the frame may be
caused by excessive drive chain slack of more than:
60 mm (2.4 in)
Replacement chain: D.I.D. 520 VD
This motorcycle has a staked master link drive chain
which requires a special tool for cutting and staking.
Do not use an ordinary master link with this chain.
See your Honda dealer.
(6)
(7)
XR250 TORNADO
(6) Red zone
(7) Arrow mark