2-18 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
DRIVE CHAIN
Visually inspect the drive chain for the possible defects listed
below. (Support the vehicle by a jack and a wooden block, rotate
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
• Remove the chain case cover.
• Loosen the rear shock absorber lower bolts
1
and rear axle
housing set bolt
2
.
• Tense the drive chain fully by turning both chain adjusters
3
.
• Count out 21 pins (20-pitch) on the chain and measure the
distance between the two points. If the distance exceeds the
service limit, the chain must be replaced.
Drive chain 20-pitch length:
Service limit: 319.4 mm (12.6 in)
Clean, lubricate and inspect each time the vehicle is
ridden.
The standard drive chain is RK 530. SUZUKI recom-
mends to use this standard drive chain as a replace-
ment.
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