Description of the design of the motorcycle transmission Honda CB400SF motorcycles are equipped with a mechanical six-speed two-shaft gearbox (KP) with foot switch. First gear is engaged by pushing the lever down from «neutral», other gears are engaged by moving the lever up. The design of the gearbox...
Checking and adjusting chain tension Checking the condition and tension of the chain must be carried out every 500 km. 1. We inspect the chain: there should be no noticeable mechanical damage on the chain (cracks, deformations of links, etc.), special attention must be paid to the...
Wheel drive chain lubrication The chain must also be lubricated every 500 km or after every trip in the rain or washing, regardless of the mileage. Honda road bikes are equipped with chains with rubber link seals (o-ring). The working lubrication of the chain links is...
Flushing the wheel drive chain It is recommended to flush the chain every 1500 km (every three lubrications). The chain lubricant is very sticky, so a large amount of dust and sand sticks to it while riding. A layer of dirt on the chain impairs the performance properties of the...
Drive chain — replacement Before replacing the drive chain, you must put the gear in neutral and remove the gear shift pedal (see « Gear shift pedal - removal, installation and adjustment »). It is also necessary to remove the cover of the drive chain sprocket (see « Drive...
Drive chain drive sprocket — check, removal and installation Before checking the drive chain sprocket, you must first engage the neutral gear and then remove the gearbox pedal (see « Gear shift pedal - removal, installation and adjustment »). You will also need to loosen the drive chain tension and remove the...
Main gear driven sprocket — check, removal and installation Examination Checking the condition of the driven sprocket is carried out visually, without dismantling, similar to checking the drive sprocket. We hang the rear wheel of the motorcycle, placing it on the center stand, and inspect the sprocket teeth...
Clutch — disassembly and assembly, replacement of discs and springs The clutch of the motorcycle is made according to a multi-plate scheme and works in an oil bath. The driving discs are made of a special friction material, the driven discs are made of steel. During the operation of the motorcycle, the friction...