Lubrication and cleaning:
Lubricate every 1,000 km
(600 miles)
or
sooner if chain appears dry.
The O-rings in this chain can be damaged
by steam cleaning, high pressure washers,
and certain solvents. Clean the chain with
high flash-point solvent, such as paraffin.
Wipe dry and lubricate only with SAE 80 or
90 gear oil. Commercial
chain lubricants
may contain solvents which could damage
the rubber O-rings.
RK50HFOZ3 or D.I.D 50VA7
CAUTION:
« The drive chain on this motorcycle is
equipped with small O-rings between
the link plates. These O-rings retain
grease inside the chain to improve its
service
life.
However,
special
precautions
must
be
taken
when
adjusting,
lubricating,
washing,
and
replacing the chain.
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