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Drive Chain Cleaning and
Oiling
1. Remove dirt and dust from the
drive chain. Be careful not to
damage the seal ring.
2. Clean the drive chain with a
sealed drive chain cleaner, or
water and neutral detergent.
3. Use a soft brush to clean the
drive chain. Be careful not to
damage the seal ring even
though using a soft brush.
4. Wipe off water and neutral
detergent.
5. Lubricate with a motorcycle
sealed drive chain lubricant or
high viscosity oil (#80 – 90).
6. Lubricate both front and back
plates of the drive chain.
7. Wipe off excess lubricant after
lubricating all around the drive
chain.
NOTICE
Cleaning the drive chain
improperly can damage seal
rings and ruin the drive chain.
• Do not use a volatile solvent
such as paint thinner, kero-
sene and gasoline.
• Do not use a high pressure
cleaner to clean the drive
chain.
• Do not use a wire brush to
clean the drive chain.
NOTICE
Some drive chain lubricant
contains solvents and addi-
tives which could damage the
seal rings in the drive chain.
Use sealed drive chain lubri-
cant which is specifically
intended for use with sealed
drive chains.