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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
If you find anything wrong with the
drive chain condition or adjustment,
correct the problem if you know how.
If necessary, consult your authorized
Suzuki dealer or a qualified
mechanic.
Damage to the drive chain means
that the sprockets may also be dam-
aged. 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 or a qualified mechanic.
Good Worn
NOTE: The two sprockets should be
inspected for wear when a new chain
is installed and replace them if neces-
sary.
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 dam-
age.
Do not use a joint-clip type chain.
Chain replacement requires a spe-
cial riveting tool and a high-qual-
ity, non-joint-clip type chain. Ask
an authorized Suzuki dealer or a
qualified mechanic to perform this
work.