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Lubrication and cleaning:
Lubricate every 1000 km (600 miles) or
sooner if chain appears dry.
The drive chain on this motorcycle is
equipped with small O-rings between the link
plates. These O-rings retain grease inside the
chain to improve its service life.
The O-rings in this chain can be damaged by
steam cleaning, high pressure washers, and
certain solvents. Clean the side surfaces of
the chain with a dry cloth. Do not brush the
rubber O-rings. Brushing will damage them.
Wipe dry and lubricate only with SAE 80 or 90
gear oil. Commercial chain lubricants may
contain solvents which could damage the
rubber O-rings.
