Drive Chain - Suzuki gw250F Owner's Manual

DRIVE CHAIN

This motorcycle has an endless drive
chain constructed from special mate-
rials. It does not use a master link.
The drive chain has special O-rings
that permanently keep grease inside.
We recommend that you take your
motorcycle to an authorized Suzuki
dealer if the drive chain needs to be
replaced.
The condition and adjustment of the
drive chain should be checked each
day before you ride. Always follow the
guidelines for inspecting and servic-
ing the chain.
! WARNING
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 for
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 the
drive chain condition or adjustment,
correct the problem if you know how.
If necessary, consult your authorized
Suzuki dealer
mechanic.
or a qualified
Damage to the drive chain means
that the sprockets may also be dam-
aged. Inspect the sprockets for the
following:
Good
• Excessively worn teeth
• Broken or damaged teeth
• Loose sprocket mounting nuts
If you find any of these problems with
your sprocket, consult your Suzuki
dealer or a qualified mechanic.
NOTE: The two sprockets should be
inspected for wear when a new chain
is installed and replace them if neces-
sary.
! WARNING
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 Suzuki dealer or a
qualified mechanic to perform this
work.
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