Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Inspecting the drive chain

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual / Inspection and maintenance / Drive chain / Inspecting the drive chain

When inspecting the chain, look for the following:

loose pins
damaged rollers
dry or rusted links
kinked or binding links
excessive wear
improper chain adjustment

If you find anything wrong with the drive chain condition or adjustment, correct the problem if you know how. If necessary, consult your authorized suzuki dealer.

Damage to the drive chain means that the sprockets may also be damaged. Inspect the sprockets for the following:

Suzuki GSX-R. Inspecting the drive chain

Excessively worn teeth
broken or damaged teeth
loose sprocket mounting nuts

Note

: the two sprockets should be inspected for wear when a new chain is installed and replaced if necessary.

If you find any of these problems with your sprocket, consult yoursuzuki dealer.

Warning

Improperly installing a replacement chain, or using a jointclip type chain, can be hazardous.

An incompletely riveted master link, or a joint-clip type master link, may come apart and cause an accident or severe engine damage.

Do not use a joint-clip type chain. Chain replacement requires a special riveting tool and a high-quality, non-jointclip type chain. Ask an authorized suzuki dealer or qualified mechanic to perform this work.

Drive chain

This motorcycle has a master link type drive chain. We recommend that you take your motorcycle to an authorized suzuki dealer if the drive chain needs replacing. The condition and adjustment of ...

Drive chain cleaning and oiling

Clean and oil the chain as follows: Wash the chain with kerosene. Kerosene will lubricate and clean the chain. Warning Kerosene can be hazardous . Kerosene is flammable. ...

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