Drive Chain; Chain Lubrication - Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2016 Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance

Drive Chain

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Warning
A loose or worn chain, or a chain that
breaks or jumps off the sprockets
could catch on the engine sprocket or
lock the rear wheel.
A chain that snags on the engine
sprocket will injure the rider and lead
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Similarly, locking the rear wheel will
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
For safety and to prevent excessive wear
the drive chain must be checked, adjusted
and lubricated
scheduled maintenance
Checking, adjustment
must be carried out more frequently for
extreme conditions such as salty or
heavily gritted roads.
If the chain is badly worn or incorrectly
adjusted (either too loose or too tight)
the chain could jump off the sprockets
or break. Therefore, always replace worn
or damaged chains
Triumph parts supplied by an authorized
Triumph dealer.
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in accordance
requirements.
and lubrication
using genuine

Chain Lubrication

Lubrication is necessary every 200 miles
(300 km) and also after riding in wet
weather, on wet roads, or any time that
the chain appears dry.
Use the special chain lubricant as
recommended
section.
Apply lubricant to the sides of the
rollers then allow the motorcycle to
stand unused for at least eight hours
(overnight is ideal). This will allow the oil
to penetrate to the chain O-rings etc.
Before riding, wipe off any excess oil.
If the chain is especially dirty, clean first
and then apply oil as mentioned above.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
the chain as this may cause damage to
the chain components.
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Caution