HONDA 2005 CB900F User Manual

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2005 CB900F

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23. Check the idle speed.

Support the motorcycle on its side stand on a
firm, level surface.

Connect a tachometer to the engine. Place the
transmission in neutral.

Start the engine and warm it to the normal
operating temperature. Verify the engine
idle speed.

Idle speed: 1,200 ± 100 rpm

Use only the throttle stop screw to make idle
speed adjustments.

24. Verify the drive chain slack.

Place the motorcycle on the side stand and
put the transmission in neutral.

Check the drive chain slack midway on the
lower chain run.

Drive chain slack:

30 – 40 mm (1 3/16 – 1 9/16 in.)

Adjust the slack by loosening the axle nut and
the adjustment lock nuts. Turn the adjustment
bolts to set the proper chain slack.

Set the wheel alignment using the alignment
marks on the swingarm and the notches on
the axle holders. Be sure both sides are set to
the same position.

Torque the axle nut and tighten the lock nuts
on both sides.

Torque: 93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf-ft)

25. Check the tire pressure.

Front: 36 psi Rear: 41 psi

26. Complete the Set-Up/

Pre-Delivery Checklist.

Complete an On-Road Set-Up/Pre-Delivery
Checklist
(Reorder No. S0299) by checking the
boxes confirming that the steps were done.

THROTTLE STOP SCREW

30 – 40 mm (1 3/16 – 1 9/16 in.)

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