When I leave my bike out in the hot sun on the drive way I get a spot of oil but when it's in the garage theres nothing. Is this normal? Also, when I'm riding my bike the chain seems to make a lot of noise. Is that because it is not tight enough? I don't have a torque wrench so I'm hoping I can make it to 600 miles and just have the dealer tighten the chain for me so I don't screw something up. I checked it today and its about an 1 3/4" when the sticker says 1 1/4" but the book says 1 3/8". LOL Who knows Honda needs to make up their minds and just give one number! Please help!

Thanks

Mike

 

Are you sure the spot is oil? You sure it's not your muffler bearing grease melting in the not sun? (J/K)




Seriously tho, there are 2 or 3 overflow tubes underneath the left side fairing. The next time that happens check the tube ends to see which ones are leaking out some fluid, if at all. When you go for your service mention that to tech. As far as the chain, it makes a hella loud noise even when well adjusted. Too loose chains will slap the top of the swing arm tho, so take a look at that before you ride.

 

it also could be your chain lube melting off in the hot sun mang...remove the spocket cover and looking behind it...lots of nastiness.

as far as chains...well, just know that chain manufacturers' tolerances are also different from honda!

 

I just wear a helmet to block the sound of the chain.