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7. Tighten the rear axle nut.
Torque: 88 N.m (9.0 kgf.m, 65 lbf.ft)
8. Tighten the drive chain adjusting nuts lightly,
then hold the adjusting nuts and tighten the lock
nuts.
Torque: 21 N.m (2.1 kgf.m, 15 lbf.ft)
9. Recheck drive chain slack.
If a torque wrench was not used for installation,
see your dealer as soon as possible to verify proper
assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of braking
capacity.
Checking the Drive Chain Wear
Check the chain wear label when adjusting the drive
chain. If the index mark on the washer enters the red
zone on the label after the chain has been adjusted
to the proper slack, the chain is excessively worn and
must be replaced.
Chain: DID 520VD or RK520KLO
If necessary have the drive chain replaced by your
dealer.
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1. Red zone
2. V-groove
CB250 TWISTER
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