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Drive Chain Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary every 200 miles
(300 km) and also after riding in wet
weather, on wet roads, or any time that
the chain appears dry.
To lubricate the drive chain:
Use
the
▼
lubricant as recommended in the
Specifications section.
Apply lubricant to the sides of the
▼
rollers then allow the motorcycle
to stand unused for at least eight
hours (overnight is ideal). This will
allow the lubricant to penetrate to
the drive chain O-rings etc.
Before riding, wipe off any excess
▼
lubricant.
If the drive chain is especially dirty,
▼
clean first and then apply lubricant
as mentioned above.
Do not use a pressure washer to
clean the drive chain as this may
cause damage to the drive chain
components.
special
drive
chain
Caution
Drive Chain Free Movement
Inspection
Warning
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilized
and adequately supported.
A correctly supported motorcycle will
help prevent it from falling.
An
unstable
motorcycle
causing injury to the operator or
damage to the motorcycle.
1
1.
Maximum vertical movement position
To
inspect
the
movement:
Place the motorcycle on a level
▼
surface and hold it in an upright
position with no weight on it.
Rotate the rear wheel by pushing
▼
the motorcycle to find the position
where the drive chain is tightest,
and measure the vertical movement
of the drive chain midway between
the sprockets.
The
vertical
▼
drive chain must be in the range
0.79 - 1.18 in (20 - 30 mm.)
may
fall,
drive
chain
free
movement
of
the
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