Drive Chain - Suzuki dl650 Owner's Manual

DRIVE CHAIN
This motorcycle has an endless drivc
chain constructed from special mate
rials. It does not use a master link. WI
recommend that you take your motor
cycle to an authorized Suzuki deale
or qualified mechanic if the drivc
chain needs replacing.
The condition and adjustment of thc
drive chain should be checked eacl
day before you ride. Always follow thc
guide lines for inspecting and servic
ing the chain.
Riding with the chain in poor con-
dition or improperly adjusted can
lead to an accident.
Inspect, adjust, and maintain the
chain properly before each ride,
according to this section.
Inspecting the Drive Chain
When inspecting the chain, look fo
the following:
Loose pins
Damaged rollers
Dry or rusted links
Kinked or binding links
Excessive wear
Improper chain adjustment
If you find anything wrong with thc
drive chain condition or adjustment
correct the problem if you know how
If necessary, consult your authorize(
Suzuki dealer or qualified mechanic.
Damage to the drive chain means
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iat the sprockets may also be dam-
~ged. Inspect the sprockets for the
~llowing:
Excessively worn teeth
Broken or damaged teeth
Loose sprocket mounting nuts
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you find any of these problems with
our sprocket, consult your-Suzuki
ealer or qualified mechanic.
Good Worn
JOTE: The two sprockets should be
ispected for wear when a new chain
;
installed and replace them if neces-
Improperly installing a replace-
ment chain, or using a joint-clip
type chain, can be hazardous. An
incompletely riveted master link,
or a joint-clip type master link,
may come apart and cause an
accident or severe engine dam-
age.
Do not use a joint-clip type chain.
Chain replacement requires a spe-
cial riveting tool and a high-qual-
ity, non-joint-clip type chain. Ask
an authorized SUZUKl dealer or
qualified mechanic to perform this
work.