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DRIVE CHAIN
The condition and adjustment of the
drive chain should be checked each
day before you ride. 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
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.
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.
NOTE: The two sprockets should be
inspected for wear when a new chain
is installed and replace them if neces-
sary.
DRIVE CHAIN CLEANING AND
OILING
At intervals, clean and oil the chain as
follows:
1. Clean the chain with kerosene. If
the chain tends to rust, the interval
must be shortened. Kerosene is a
petroleum product and will provide
some lubrication as well as clean-
ing action.
WARNING
Failure to maintain the chain prop-
erly before each ride can be haz-
ardous.
Riding with the chain in poor con-
dition or improperly adjusted can
lead to an accident.
Inspect, adjust, and maintain the
chain properly before each ride,
according to this section.
WARNING
Kerosene can be hazardous.
Kerosene is flammable. Children
or pets may be harmed from con-
tact with kerosene.
Keep flames and smoking materi-
als away from kerosene. Keep
children and pets away from kero-
sene. If swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Call a physician immedi-
ately. Dispose of used kerosene
properly.
Good
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