TVS RTR 165 RP Owner's Manual page 80

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. Poor chain maintenance
also affects mileage of the vehicle.
25 ~ 30 mm 25 ~ 30 mm
Warning
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.
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 TRU SPRAY
chain cleaner & dry cloth and lubricate using TRU
SPRAY / TRU4 oil as frequently as every 500 km
for better chain life and smooth vehicle running.
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.
3. The slackness of the drive chain should not
exceed the limit (maximum 25 ~ 30 mm). Excess
slackness consumes more fuel.
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 TRU SPRAY chain cleaner & dry
cloth and lubricate using TRU SPRAY / TRU4 oil.
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