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Task #01 - Drive Chain
Service Interval and Recommended Maintenance Manual
The service life of the drive chain is dependent upon
proper lubrication and adjustment. Poor maintenance can
cause premature wear or damage to the drive chain and
sprockets. The drive chain should be inspected prior to
every day's riding, adjusted for slack when required and
lubricated every 800km or following any riding done in
rain.
Inspection:
Check the slack in the lower drive chain run about
halfway between the sprockets. Ideally you want about
3/4" of play. When the play reaches 1" you need to
adjust the chain tension. Also check for Damaged Rollers,
Loose Pins or Missing O-rings. The chain requires
replacement for any of those. Dry or Rusted links require
immediate lubrication. Kinked or Binding Links require
lubrication and also need to be worked free. If they can't
be worked free then the chain needs to be replaced.
Lubrication:
The drive chain on this motorcycle is equipped with small
O-rings between the link plates. These O-rings retain
grease inside the chain to improve it's service life.
Therefore, it is not a good idea to use high pressure
water or steam cleaning to clean this chain. You should
use an SAE 80 or 90 gear oil or an O-ring safe chain
wax to lube this chain. Personally, I prefer the chain wax
as it does not spray the tire and chain guard and when
applied properly, it makes for less chain noise while
riding.
Before lubing, I ride my bike for 20 mins to warm the
chain up, then I clean my chain with a lightweight oil
such as LPS-1 or 2, using a dry cloth to wipe off the dirt
and excess oil. Then I spray a nice even coat of gear wax
and let it sit for 30 mins before riding.
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