Honda VFR 800 User Manual

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Maintenance
Drive Chain
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Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
5. Inspect the sprockets.
P.4 8
6. Clean and lubricate the drive chain.
P.49
Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
Adjusting the chain requires special tools.
Have the drive chain slack adjusted by your
dealer.
1. Stop the engine. Place the transmission in
Neutral.
2. Support your motorcycle securely and
raise the rear wheel off the ground using
a maintenance stand or a hoist.
3. Loosen the bearing holder pinch bolt.
4. Turn the bearing holder clockwise or
counterclockwise to obtain the proper
chain slack with the pin spanner and
extension bar.
5. Tighten the bearing holder pinch bolt to
the specified torque.
Torque: 74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft).
If a torque wrench is not used for this
installation, see your dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.
6. Check drive chain slack.
P.71
Bearing holder
Pin spanner
Bearing holder
pinch bolt
Extension bar
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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