Drive Chain - Triumph Daytona 955i Handbook

Drive Chain

wear the drive chain
checked, adjusted and lubricated in
accordance with
maintenance requirements.
Checking, adjustment
lubrication must be carried out more
frequently for extreme conditions
such as salty or heavily gritted
roads.
If the chain is badly
incorrectly adjusted (either too loose
or too tight) the chain could jump off
the sprockets or break. Therefore,
always replace worn or damaged
chains using genuine Triumph parts
supplied by an authorised Triumph
dealer.
Warning
A loose or worn chain, or a chain
that breaks or jumps off the
sprockets could catch
engine sprocket or lock the rear
wheel.
A chain that snags on the engine
sprocket will injure the rider and
lead to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Similarly, locking the rear wheel
will lead to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Maintenance and Adjustment
Chain Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary every 500
For safety
miles and also after riding in wet
and to
weather, on wet roads, or any time
prevent
that the chain appears dry.
excessive
must be
Use the special chain lubricant as
recommended in the specification
scheduled
section.
Apply lubricant to the sides of the
and
rollers then allow the motorcycle
stand unused for at least 8 hours
(overnight is ideal). This will allow
the oil to penetrate to the chain 'O'-
rings etc.
worn or
Before riding, wipe off any excess
oil.
If the chain is especially dirty, clean
first and then apply oil as mentioned
above.
Do not use a pressure wash to
clean the chain as this may cause
damage to the chain components.
on the
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