Chain Lubrication And Cleaning - APRILIA SXV 450 2008 Manual

CAUTION
IF THE CHAIN ROLLERS ARE DAMAGED, THE PINS ARE LOOSE AND/OR THE
SEAL RINGS ARE DAMAGED OR MISSING, THE ENTIRE CHAIN UNIT (PINION,
SPROCKET AND CHAIN) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
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Check the chain slide pad «6» and the chain tensioner pad «7» for wear.
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Also check the fork protection pad for wear.
CAUTION
LUBRICATE THE CHAIN AT FREQUENT INTERVALS, ESPECIALLY IF ANY DRY
OR CORRODED PARTS ARE NOTED. CRUSHED OR SEIZED LINKS MUST BE
LUBRICATED AND RESTORED TO PROPER WORKING ORDER. IF THIS IS NOT
POSSIBLE, HAVE THE CHAIN REPLACED BY AN Authorised Aprilia Dealer.
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Chain lubrication and cleaning

Lubricate the chain whenever necessary. Lubricate the chain with chain spray grease.
Do not wash the chain with water jets, steam jets, high-pressure water jets and highly
flammable solvents.
ADJUST, LUBRICATE, WASH AND REPLACE THE CHAIN WITH UTMOST CAU-
TION.
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