Drive Chain - Baja motorsports Phoenix 250 Owner's Manual

Drive Chain

There is a riveted master link on the chain which connects the
counter-shaft to the rear wheel sprockets. To keep moisture and dirt
out the O-ring chain uses rubber rings between the side plates of the
pin and roller links to seal in the lubricating grease. Proper
lubrication and adjustment will help extend the life of the chain.
You should always perform the pre-ride inspection to check the
adjustment and lubrication before riding. If you are riding in dusty or
muddy conditions remember to maintain and service the chain more
often than usual.
Before any servicing to the chain occurs be sure the engine id off
and in neutral.
You do not need to remove the chain to perform service in the main-
tenance schedule
Inspection
1. Check the slack of the lower drive chain right between the two
sprockets.
2. The slack should remain consistent along the entire chain, if not,
check to make sure their are no kinks or binds. You can sometimes
eliminate kinks or binds by lubricating the chain.
3. Inspect chain for :
- Damaged rollers
Chain
- Kinks or binds
- Dry or rusty links
- Improper adjustment
- Excessive wear
- Damaged or missing o-rings.
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