2-14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Turn the fixed drive face until the drive belt is properly seated
and both the drive and driven face rotate together smoothly
and without slipping.
DRIVE CHAIN
Visually check the drive chain for the possible defects listed
below. (Support the vehicle by a jack and a wooden block, turn
the rear wheel slowly by hand.)
* Loose pins * Twisted or seized links
* Damaged rollers * Excessive wear
* Rusted links * Kinked or binding links
If any defects are found, the drive chain must be replaced.
NOTE:
When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive chain and
sprockets as a set.
CHECKING
• Loosen the bolts 1.
• Tense the drive chain fully by turning both chain adjusters 2.
Clean, lubricate and inspect each time the vehicle is
ridden.
The standard drive chain is D.I.D. 415. SUZUKI recom-
mends to use this standard drive chain as a replace-
ment.
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