Suzuki DL1000 - Drive Chain

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DRIVE CHAIN
This motorcycle has an endless
drive chain constructed from spe-
cial materials. It does not use a
master link. The drive chain has
special “O” rings that permanently
keep grease inside. We recom-
mend that you take your motorcy-
cle to an authorized Suzuki dealer
if the drive chain needs to be
replaced.
The condition and adjustment of
the drive chain should be checked
before each use of the motorcy-
cle. Always follow the guidelines
below for inspecting and servicing
the chain.
Inspecting the Drive Chain
When inspecting the chain, look
for the following:
• Loose pins
• Damaged rollers
• Dry or rusted links
• Kinked or binding links
• Excessive wear
• Improper chain adjustment
Damage to the drive chain means
that the sprockets may also be
damaged. Inspect the sprockets
for the following:
• Excessively worn teeth
• Broken or damaged teeth
• Loose sprocket mounting nuts
If you find any of these problems
with your sprocket, consult your
Suzuki dealer.
WARNING
Riding with the chain in poor
condition or improperly
adjusted can lead to an acci-
dent.
Inspect, adjust, and maintain
the chain properly before each
ride, according to this section.
WARNING
Improperly installing a replace-
ment chain, or using a joint-clip
type chain, can be hazardous.
An incompletely riveted master
link, or a joint-clip type master
link, may come apart and
cause an accident or severe
engine damage.
Do not use a joint-clip type
chain. Chain replacement
requires a special riveting tool
and a high-quality, non-joint-
clip type chain. Ask an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer or a quali-
fied mechanic to perform this
work.
Good Worn
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