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CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
The play of the clutch lever should be
10 – 15 mm as measured at the
clutch lever end. If you find the play of
the clutch incorrect, adjust it in the fol-
lowing way:
1. Loosen the lock nut 1 and turn in
adjuster 2 as far as it will go.
2. Loosen lock nut 3 and relocate
the adjuster 4 to obtain correct
play.
3. Minor adjustment can be made
with clutch lever side adjuster 2.
4. Tighten lock nuts, 1 and 3.
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
10 – 15 mm
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.
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