Drive Chain; Drive Chain Lubrication - Triumph Street Twin Owner's Handbook Manual

Drive Chain

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Warning
A loose or worn chain, or a chain that
breaks or jumps off the sprockets
could catch on the engine sprocket or
lock the rear wheel.
A chain that snags on the engine
sprocket will injure the rider and lead
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Similarly, locking the rear wheel will
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
For safety and to prevent excessive
wear the drive chain must be checked,
adjusted and lubricated in accordance
with scheduled
requirements. Checking, adjustment and
lubrication must be carried out more
frequently for extreme conditions such
as salty or heavily gritted roads.
If the chain is badly worn or incorrectly
adjusted (either too loose or too tight)
the chain could jump off the sprockets
or break. Therefore, always replace worn
or damaged chains
Triumph parts supplied by an authorised
Triumph dealer.
Maintenance And Adjustment
maintenance
using genuine

Drive Chain Lubrication

Lubrication is necessary every 200 miles
(300 km) and also after riding in wet
weather, on wet roads, or any time that
the chain appears dry.
Use the special chain lubricant as
recommended in
section.
Apply lubricant to the sides of the
rollers then allow the motorcycle to
stand unused for at least eight hours
(overnight is ideal). This will allow the oil
to penetrate to the chain O‑rings etc.
Before riding, wipe off any excess oil.
If the chain is especially dirty, clean first
and then apply oil as mentioned above.
Caution
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
the chain as this may cause damage to
the chain components.
the Specifications
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