Suzuki 2005 GSF1200 Service Manual page 38

0B-12 Maintenance and Lubrication:
Clutch Hose Replacement
Refer to "Clutch Hose Removal and Installation: in
Section 5C".
Air Bleeding from Clutch Fluid Circuit
Refer to "Air Bleeding from Clutch Fluid Circuit: ".
Clutch Fluid Replacement
Refer to "Clutch Fluid Replacement: in Section 5C".
Drive Chain Inspection and Adjustment
Inspect drive chain
Initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 month) and every 6
000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter.
Drive Chain Visual Check
1) With the transmission in neutral, support the
motorcycle using the center-stand and turn the rear
wheel slowly by hand.
2) Visually check the drive chain for the possible
defects listed as follows. If any defects are found, the
drive chain must be replaced. Refer to "Drive Chain
Replacement: in Section 3A".
• Loose pins
• Damaged rollers
• Dry or rusted links
• Kinked or binding links
• Excessive wear
• Improper chain adjustment
• Missing O-ring seals
NOTE
When replacing the drive chain, replace the
drive chain and sprockets as a set.
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1
1. O-ring seal
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2. Grease
Drive Chain Length Inspection
1) Remove the cotter pin. (For E-28)
2) Loosen the axle nut (1).
3) Loosen the chain adjuster lock-nuts (2).
4) Give tension to the drive chain fully by turning both
chain adjuster bolts (3).
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1
3
5) Count out 21 pins (20 pitches) 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 (12.57 in)
1 2 3
6) After finishing the drive chain length inspection,
adjust the drive chain slack.
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3
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