Drive Chain - TVS Apache RTR 160 BS-VI Owner's Manual

DRIVE CHAIN

Proper lubrication and adjustment of drive chain gives
long service life of the chain. Poor maintenance of
the chain causes premature wear or damage to the
drive chain and sprockets. The drive chain must be
cleaned, checked, lubricated and adjusted at specified
intervals mentioned in the maintenance schedule.
Even though the chain is cleaned, lubricated and
adjusted during regular service by the Dealers,
the user must clean the chain with a dry cloth
and apply TRU SPRAY / TRU4 oil as frequently
as every 500 km for better chain life and smooth
vehicle running.
20 ~ 25 mm 20 ~ 25 mm
Check, clean, lubricate and adjust the drive chain in
the following manner :
1. Place the vehicle on centre stand with the
transmission in neutral.
2. Inspect the drive chain slackness (vertical
movement) using the finger as shown in the
figure.
3. The slackness of the drive chain should not
exceed the limit (20 ~ 25 mm).
4. If the slackness is found more contact TVS Motor
Company Authorised Main Dealer / Authorised
Dealer for adjustment.
5. If the slackness is found within the limit, clean
the chain with a dry cloth and lubricate using TRU
SPRAY / TRU4 oil.
Riding with improperly adjusted chain / high slackness
can cause the chain to come off the sprockets resulting
in accident or serious damage to the motorcycle.
Misalignment of rear wheel or sprockets can cause
abnormal wear of chain and sprockets and results in
unsafe riding condition.
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