Drive Chain - Suzuki SV650 Manual

DRIVE CHAIN

This motorcycle has a riveted
master link type drive chain. The
drive chain has special "O" rings
that permanently seal grease
inside. We recommend that you
take your motorcycle to an autho-
rized Suzuki dealer if the drive
chain needs to be replaced.
The condition and adjustment of
the drive chain should be checked
before each use of the motorcy-
cle. Always follow the guidelines
below for inspecting and servicing
the chain.
 WARNING
Riding with the chain in poor
condition
adjusted can lead to an acci-
dent.
Inspect, adjust, and maintain
the chain properly before each
ride, according to the instruc-
tions in this section.
or improperly
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 adjust-
ment, correct the problem if you
know how. If necessary, consult
your authorized Suzuki dealer.
Damage to the drive chain means
that the sprockets may also be
damaged. 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.
NOTE: The two sprockets should
be inspected for wear when a new
chain is installed and replaced if
necessary.
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