Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007, Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21
DRIVE CHAIN
Visually check the drive chain for the possible defects listed
below. (Support the motorcycle by a jack or a wooden block,
turn the rear wheel slowly by hand with the transmission shifted
to Neutral.)
* Loose pins * Excessive wear
* Damaged rollers * Improper chain adjustment
* Dry or rusted links * Missing O-ring seals
* Kinked or binding links
If any defect is found, the drive chain must be replaced.
NOTE:
When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive chain and
sprockets as a set.
CHECKING
• Loosen the axle nut .
• Loosen the chain adjuster lock-nuts (LH and RH).
• Give tension to the drive chain fully by turning both chain
adjuster bolts (LH and RH).
• 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: 319.4 mm (12.57 in)
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter.
Clean and lubricate every 1 000 km (600 miles).
O-ring
Grease
1 2 3 19 20 21