Clutch; Drive Chain - Suzuki drz 400E Service Manual

2-16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

CLUTCH

Inspect initially at five hours of operation and every
30 hours thereafter.
Loosen the locknut 1 and turn the adjuster 2 fully in.
Loosen the locknut 3 and turn the adjuster 4 until the clutch
lever play A is within specification.
Clutch lever play A: 10 – 15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 in)
Tighten the locknuts.

DRIVE CHAIN

Clean, lubricate and inspect each time the motorcycle
is ridden.
With the transmission in neutral, support the motorcycle using a
jack or wooden block and turn the rear wheel slowly by hand.
Visually inspect the drive chain for the possible damages listed
below.
Loose pins
Damaged rollers
Rusted links
Missing O-ring seals
If any damages are found, replace the drive chain with a new
one.
The standard drive chain is RK520KZO. SUZUKI rec-
ommends to use this standard drive chain as a replace-
ment.
NOTE:
When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive chain and
sprockets as a set.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
Remove the cotter pin. (E-03, 28)
Remove the rear axle nut 1.
Tense the drive chain fully by turning both drive chain adjust-
ers 2.
Twisted or seized links
Kinked or binding links
Excessive wear
3
4
2
1
2
1
A