Who has adjusted their chain?

[ron1100_imp]

Are you guys adjusting your chains on the center or side stand? I can't remember off the top of my head what the manual states.

[the Ferret]

Manual says centerstand.

[LiveToRide_imp]

First adjustment at about 700 miles. At 1700 miles i adjusted it again but it was still within spec but i get a smoother ride with one inch of plat. As it streaches i get a jerky throttle response

Ki

[ron1100_imp]

Manual says centerstand.

Thanks. Can't wait to get back on the saddle. Hopefully by early next week.

Manual says centerstand.

Thanks. Can't wait to get back on the saddle. Hopefully by early next week.

[meowguy_imp]

I used a digital vernier to measure the distance on each adjuster. The scribe marks on the sides just did not do it for me.

[PowderToastMan_imp]

I may be a little overdue for this..
What size is the axle nut? I don't know if I have a socket for it.

The manual says "special tools" are needed for this, but I don't see it needing anything other than wrenches? Unless you count a torque wrench to get the axle nut torqued to spec.

EDIT -- nevermind on the axle nut. I see TheFerret's thread has me covered on that!
Will have to go to Harbor Freight or somewhere tomorrow to get that, I guess...

[enzo_imp]

Isn't it in the tool kit under the seat?

[Rolls_imp]

Sadly, not on the US bikes, enzo.

[enzo_imp]

I've never heard Honda skimping on a basic tool kit on a bike and I've had a dozen.

[Gypped_imp]

I've never heard Honda skimping on a basic tool kit on a bike and I've had a dozen.

Congratulations, I guess? Ours all came with 2 things in them, there's at least a couple threads on this forum about it ([url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=418&highlight=tool+kit]like this thread). My Yamaha's tool kit came with just about everything you'd need to strip the bike down to the frame, although it'd certainly take you a while.

Added: I assume it was adjusted at the first service, but I didn't ask. I have however checked it a few times, and at 3700 miles it's still at 1". I thought I was going to put a lot more miles on the bike by this point, but no longer doing 100 mile roundtrips 3-5 times a week to visit my girlfriend has knocked my riding down a lot.