ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
RS 125
2.21. DRIVE CHAIN
2.21.1. DRIVE
CHAIN
Read
carefully
.
Inspect and lubricate as required every 500 km (310 mi).
This motorcycle is equipped with a master link chain.
When dismantling and refitting the chain, be sure to install
the master link clip (1) with the open end pointing away from
the direction of chain movement (see figure).
1
WARNING
Too much slack may cause the chain to jump
off the sprocket, leading to an accident or
severe motorcycle damage.
Check chain slack regularly and adjust as
required; see
Improper maintenance may lead to early wear
of the chain and/or sprocket damage.
Service the final drive more frequently when
the motorcycle is used in demanding
conditions or on dusty/muddy roads.
DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION
•
Place the vehicle on the stand.
•
Put the gearbox in neutral.
•
Rotate the rear wheel manually and slowly.
•
Visually inspect chain, front and rear sprockets looking
for:
damaged chain rollers;
loose chain link pins;
dry, rusty, warped or seized links;
exceeding wear;
missing O-rings;
exceedingly worn or damaged sprocket teeth.
WARNING
If chain rollers are damaged, chain link pins
are loose and/or any O-rings are missing or
deteriorated, renew the drive chain and the
front and rear sprockets as a set; see
.
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Summary of Contents for RS 125
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Page 89: ...LUBRICATION RS 125 LUBRICATION 3 3 1 ...
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Page 93: ...FUEL SYSTEM RS 125 FUEL SYSTEM 4 4 1 ...
Page 103: ...COOLING SYSTEM RS 125 COOLING SYSTEM 5 5 1 ...
Page 111: ...ENGINE RS 125 ENGINE 6 6 1 ...
Page 118: ...ENGINE RS 125 Generator 5 Pick up 6 ECU ground 7 Neutral light switch 8 6 8 ...
Page 123: ...ENGINE RS 125 ECU ground 6 Pick up 7 Generator 8 Starter motor 9 6 13 ...
Page 127: ...ENGINE RS 125 6 3 2 SPECIAL TOOLS Exhaust valve extractor ROTAX part no 277 445 6 17 ...
Page 133: ...CHASSIS 7 1 RS 125 CHASSIS 7 ...
Page 238: ...CHASSIS 7 106 RS 125 Pull the shock absorber in a downward motion to remove ...
Page 245: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 1 RS 125 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 ...
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