Suzuki JR50 Owner's Manual page 64

Drive Chain Cleaning and
Oiling
Clean and oil the chain as follows:
1. Wash the chain with kerosene.
Kerosene will lubricate and
clean the chain.
WARNING
Kerosene can be hazardous.
Kerosene is flammable. Chil-
dren or pets may be harmed
from contact with kerosene.
Keep flames and smoking
materials away from kerosene.
Keep children and pets away
from kerosene. If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting. Call a
physician immediately. Dis-
pose of used kerosene prop-
erly.
2. Allow the chain to dry, then
lubricate the links with Suzuki
chain lube or an equivalent.
Drive Chain Adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack
before each use of the motorcy-
cle. The drive chain should be
adjusted for 20
in) of slack, as shown.
WARNING
Too much chain slack can
cause the chain to come off the
sprockets, resulting in an acci-
dent or serious damage to the
motorcycle.
Inspect and adjust the drive
chain slack before each use.
7-14
25 mm (0.8
– –
1.0