Elements of transmission motorcycle Honda CB400SF/1 (1992-1999)

Description of the motorcycle transmission design
Honda CB400SF motorcycles are equipped with a mechanical six-speed dual-shaft gearbox (GB) with a foot-operated shift drive. The first gear is engaged by pressing the lever down from "neutral", the remaining gears are engaged by shifting the lever...

Checking and adjusting chain tension
The condition and tension of the chain must be checked every 500 km. 1. Inspect the chain: there should be no noticeable mechanical damage on the chain (cracks, deformations of links, etc.), special attention should be paid to the chain lock if a...

Lubrication of the wheel drive chain
The chain must also be lubricated every 500 km or after each ride in the rain or washing, regardless of the mileage. Honda road bikes are equipped with chains with rubber seals (o-rings). The working lubricant of the chain links is put into them at...

Wheel drive chain flushing
It is recommended to wash the chain every 1500 km (every three lubrications). Chain lube is very sticky, so during riding a lot of dust and sand sticks to it. A layer of dirt on the chain worsens the performance properties of the chain and also...

Drive chain — replacement
Before replacing the drive chain, the transmission must be in neutral and the gear shift pedal must be removed (see "Gear shift pedal - removal, installation and adjustment"). It is also necessary to remove the drive chain sprocket cover (see "Drive...

Drive chain sprocket — inspection, removal and installation
Before checking the drive chain sprocket, you must first engage neutral gear and then remove the transmission pedal (see "Gear shift pedal - removal, installation and adjustment"). You will also need to loosen the drive chain tension and remove the...

Driven sprocket of the main transmission — inspection, removal and installation
Examination The condition of the driven sprocket is checked visually, without dismantling, similar to the check of the leading sprocket. We hang the rear wheel of the motorcycle, placing it on the central stand, and inspect the teeth of the...

Clutch — disassembly and assembly, replacement of discs and springs
The motorcycle clutch is a multi-plate design and operates in an oil bath. The leading disks are made of a special friction material, the driven disks are made of steel. During operation of the motorcycle, the friction disks wear down, decreasing in...