Drive Chain - Suzuki DR 125 Service Manual

2-12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Remove the spark arrester.
• Remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester by using a
brush.
• Inspect the spark arrester for damage. If any defects are
found, replace the spark arrester with a new one.

DRIVE CHAIN

Clean, lubricate and inspect each time the motorcycle
is ridden.
Visually inspect the drive chain for the possible defects listed
below.
* Loose pin
* Damaged rollers
* Rusted links
If any defects are found, the drive chain must be replaced.
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The standard drive chain is DID428HG. SUZUKI rec-
ommends to use this standard drive chain as a
replacement.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
• Remove the rear axle cotter pin 1.
• Loosen the rear axle nut 2.
• Tense the drive chain fully by turning both chain adjusters 3.
• Count out 21 pins (20-pitch) on the chain measure the dis-
tance between the two points. If the distance exceeds the ser-
vice limit, the chain must be replaced.
$ Drive chain 20-pitch length: 259.0 mm (10.20 in)
NOTE:
When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive chain and
sprockets as a set.
* Twisted or seized links
* Excessive wear
* Kinked or binding links