Suzuki DR600S - Page 24

PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
AND
TUNE-UP
PROCEDURES
2-12
DRIVE CHAIN
Inspect Initial 1 000 km (600 miles) and
Every 6 000 km (4 000 miles)
Clean and Lubricate Every 1000 km (600 miles)
Visually inspect the drive chain for the listed below
possible defects. (Lift the rear wheel and place a
jack or block under the engine, and turn the rear
wheel slowly by hand with the transmission in
NEUTRAL.)
* Loose pins
Damaged rollers
Dry or rusted links
Kinked or binding links
Excessive wear
Missing O-rings
If any defects are found, the drive chain must be
replaced.
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CHECKING
@ Loosen axle nut @ after pulling out *cotter pin
®@.
® Tension the drive chain fully by turning the
right and left chain adjusters (3).
Count out 21 pins (20 pitches) on the chain and
measure the distance between the two points. If
the distance exceeds following limit, the chain
must be replaced. (* Canada model only)
ADJUSTING
® Turn both chain adjusters (3) until the chain
has 40 — 45 mm of sag at the middle between
engine and rear sprockets. The number @) on
both chain adjusters must be at the same posi-
tion to ensure that the front and rear wheels
are correctly aligned. Lift the rear wheel and
Place a jack under the engine for accurate
adjustment.
‘ : 40 -— 45mm
e After adjusting the drive chain, tighten the axle
nut (1) to the specified torque, and lock with
*cotter pin (2). Always use a new cotter pin. 40— 45mm
(*Canada model only)