Suzuki GSX1250FA, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVE CHAIN CLEANING AND
OILING
1. Remove dirt and dust from the
drive chain. Be careful not to dam-
age the seal ring.
2. Clean the drive chain with a
sealed drive chain cleaner, or
water and neutral detergent.
3. Use a soft brush to clean the drive
chain. Be careful not to damage
the seal ring even though using a
soft brush.
4. Wipe off water and neutral deter-
gent.
5. Lubricate with a motorcycle
sealed drive chain lubricant or
high viscosity oil (#80 – 90).
6. Lubricate both front and back
plates of the drive chain.
7. Wipe off excess lubricant after
lubricating all around the drive
chain.
NOTICE
Cleaning the drive chain improp-
erly can damage seal rings and
ruin the drive chain.
• Do not use a volatile solvent
such as paint thinner, kerosene
and gasoline.
• Do not use a high pressure
cleaner to clean the drive chain.
• Do not use a wire brush to clean
the drive chain.
NOTICE
Some drive chain lubricant con-
tains solvents and additives which
could damage the seal rings in the
drive chain.
Use sealed drive chain lubricant
which is specifically intended for
use with sealed drive chains.