Honda VFR 800 User Manual

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Maintenance
Inspecting the Drive Chain
Slack
Check the drive chain slack at several points
along the chain. If the slack is not constant
at all points, some links may be kinked and
binding.
Have the chain inspected by your dealer.
1. Place your motorcycle on the side stand
on a level surface.
2. Stop the engine. Place the transmission in
Neutral.
3. Check the slack in the lower half of the
drive chain midway between the
sprockets.
Drive chain slack:
30 to 40 mm (1.2 to 1.6 in)
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Do not ride your motorcycle if the
slack exceeds 50 mm (2.0 in).
4. Roll the motorcycle forward and check
that the chain moves smoothly.
Drive Chain
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Honda VFR 800 Specifications

General

Displacement	782cc
Compression Ratio	11.6:1
Transmission	6-speed
Bore x Stroke	72mm x 48mm
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	43 mm telescopic fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes	Dual 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 256 mm disc with 2-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70ZR-17
Rear Tire	180/55ZR-17