Suzuki RM-Z450 - Drive Chain Guide, Buffer and Tensioner Roller; Drive Chain Guide Inspection; Drive Chain Buffer and Roller Inspection

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-29
DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE, BUFFER AND
TENSIONER ROLLER
DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE INSPECTION
• Inspect the drive chain guide
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1 for bends and damage.
NOTE:
The drive chain can hit a bent guide causing noise and drive
chain wear.
• Inspect the chain guide defense
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2 for wear.
• If necessary, replace the defective parts with a new one.
DRIVE CHAIN BUFFER AND ROLLER
INSPECTION
• Inspect the drive chain buffer
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1 for wear and cracks.
• Inspect the drive chain rollers
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2 for wear.
• If necessary, replace the defective parts with a new one.
NOTE:
The drive chain can touch the swingarm directly if the chain
guide buffer is worn out. This will cause drive chain and swing-
arm damage.
• Inspect the drive chain roller bolt and nut for tightness.
$ Drive chain roller bolt and nut:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)