Suzuki GSX-R600 Manual page 43

4) Loosen or tighten both chain adjuster bolts (3) until
there is 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in) of slack "a" at the
middle of the chain between the engine and rear
sprockets as shown in the figure.
CAUTION
!
The reference marks "A" on both sides of the
swingarm and the edge of each chain
adjuster must be aligned to ensure that the
front and rear wheels are correctly aligned.
Drive chain slack "a"
Standard: 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in)
1
2
3
"a"
5) After adjusting the drive chain, tighten the axle nut
(1) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear axle nut: 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
6) Tighten both chain adjuster lock-nuts (2) securely.
7) Recheck the drive chain slack after tightening the
axle nut.
"A"
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Maintenance and Lubrication:
Drive Chain Cleaning and Lubricating
Clean and lubricate drive chain
Every 1 000 km (600 miles)
Clean and lubricate the drive chain in the following
procedures:
1) Clean the drive chain with kerosine. If the drive chain
tends to rust quickly, the intervals must be
shortened.
CAUTION
!
Do not use trichloroethylene, gasoline or any
similar solvent.
These fluids have too great a dissolving
power for this chain and they can damage the
O-rings. Use only kerosine to clean the drive
chain.
2) After cleaning and drying the chain, oil it with a
heavyweight motor oil.
CAUTION
!
• Do not use any oil sold commercially as
"drive chain oil". Such oil can damage the
O-rings.
• The standard drive chain is a RK
525SMOZ8. SUZUKI recommends to use
this standard drive chain as a replacement.
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