Drive Chain - Suzuki GW250 Service Manual

DRIVE CHAIN

Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 3 months) and
every 5 000 km (3 000 miles, 15 months) thereafter.
Clean and lubricate every 1 000 km (600 miles).
• Support the motorcycle with a jack. (for P-21, 24, 71)
• Place the motorcycle on the center stand. (for P-12)
• Visually check the drive chain for the possible defects listed
below.
* Loose pins
* Damaged rollers
* Dry or rusted links
* Kinked or binding links
If any defects are found, the drive chain must be replaced.
NOTE:
* When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive chain and
sprockets as a set.
* The standard drive chain is DID520VF (116 L). Suzuki recom-
mends to use this standard drive chain as a replacement.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
• Support the motorcycle with a jack. (for P-21, 24, 71)
• Place the motorcycle on the center stand. (for P-12)
• Loosen the rear axle nut 1.
• Give tension to the drive chain fully by turning both chain
adjuster nuts 2.
• Count out 21 pins (20 pitches) on the chain and measure the
distance between the two points. If the distance exceeds the
service limit, the chain must be replaced.
 Drive chain 20-pitch length:
Service limit: 320.5 mm (12.62 in)
* Excessive wear
* Improper chain adjustment
* Missing O-ring seals
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-17
Grease
O-ring
1 2 3 19 20 21