Drive Chain - Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Service Manual

2-14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

DRIVE CHAIN

Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and ev-
ery 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) thereafter.
Lubricate every 1 000 km (600 miles).
With the transmission in neutral, support the motorcycle using
the center-stand and turn the rear wheel slowly by hand. Visually
check the drive chain for the possible defects listed below.
* Loose pins
* Damaged rollers
* Dry or rusted links
* Kinked or binding links
If any defects are found, the drive chain must be replaced.
NOTE:
When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive chain and
sprockets as a set.
CHECKING
• Remove the cotter pin. (For E-03, 28, 33)
• Loosen the axle nut 1.
• Loosen the torque link nut (Rear side) 2.
• Loosen both chain adjuster lock nuts 3.
• Tense the drive chain fully by turning both chain adjuster bolts
4.
• 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 (12.6 in)
* Excessive wear
* Improper chain adjustment
* Missing O-ring seals
Grease
"O" ring
1 2 3 1 92 02 1