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130 Servicing Your Honda
Drive Chain
• 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.
For maximum service life, the drive chain should
be cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted before each
outing. Your CRF has an endless (riveted master
link) type chain. It should only be removed or
replaced by your dealer.
The O-rings can be damaged by steam cleaning,
high pressure washers, and certain solvents.
1. Clean the side surfaces of the chain with a dry
cloth. Use a high flash point solvent such as
kerosene or Pro Honda Chain Cleaner – not
gasoline. Do not brush the rubber O-rings.
Brushing will damage them. Use of a solvent
may also damage the O-rings.
2. Replace the drive chain if it has damaged
rollers, loose fitting links, damaged O-rings, or
otherwise appears unserviceable.
3. Measure the drive chain plate (1). If the drive
chain plate is worn anywhere to a thickness of
0.52 in (13.3 mm), the drive chain must be
replaced.
Chain:
4. Inspect the sprocket teeth for wear or damage.
We recommend replacing the sprocket
whenever a new chain is installed.
Both chain and sprockets must be in good
condition, or the new replacement chain or
sprocket(s) will wear rapidly.
Excessively worn sprocket teeth have a
hooked, worn appearance. Replace any
sprocket which is damaged or excessively
worn.
NOTICE
Use of a new chain with worn sprockets will cause
rapid chain wear.
5. Lubricate the drive chain (page 128).
6. Recheck chain slack and adjust if necessary.
More About Drive Chain (CRF250R) Removal, Cleaning & Replacement
(CRF250RX)
Size/link:
D.I.D 520MXV5/114ZB
(1) drive chain plate (inner)
(1)
0.52 in (13.3 mm)
Normal Sprocket Teeth
Damaged Sprocket
Teeth
Worn Sprocket
Teeth
REPLACEREPLACE
GOOD
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