Checking The Chain For Dirt; Cleaning The Chain - GAS GAS EC 250 2021 Owner's Manual

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Checking the chain for dirt

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Cleaning the chain

Warning
Danger of accidents Lubricants on the tires reduces the road grip.
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Remove lubricants from the tires using a suitable cleaning agent.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the appli-
cable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
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Check the chain for heavy soiling.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
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Remove old grease residue with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner (
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After drying, apply chain spray.
Off-road chain spray (
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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