The service life of the drive chain is dependent upon proper lubrication and adjustment. Poor maintenance can cause premature wear or damage to the drive chain and sprockets. The drive chain should be checked and lubricated as part of the Pre-ride Inspection. Under severe usage, or when the motorcycle is ridden in unusually dusty areas, more frequent maintenance will be necessary.
InspectionInspect the sprocket teeth for wear or damage.
If the drive chain or sprockets are excessively worn or damaged, they should be replaced. Never use a new chain with worn out sprockets since this will result in rapid chain wear.
1. Turn the engine "OFF", park the motorcycle on its main stand and shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Lubricate the drive chain by applying liberal amount of SAE 90 oil.
CautionRegular adjustment and lubrication as per the maintenance schedule would ensure high performance and longer life.
NoteVisit authorised Hero MotoCorp workshop for inspection, cleaning, lubrication and adjustment of drive chain at every 2000 kms.
The service life of the drive chain is dependent upon proper lubrication and adjustment. Poor maintenance can cause premature wear or damage to the drive chain and sprockets. The drive chain should be checked and lubricated as part of the Pre-ride Inspection. Under severe usage, or when the motorcycle is ridden in unusually dusty areas, more frequent maintenance will be necessary.
InspectionRotate the rear wheel. Stop. Check the drive chain slack. Repeat this procedure several times. Drive chain slack should remain constant. If the chain is slack only in certain sections, some links are kinked or binding. Binding and kinking can be eliminated by frequent lubrication.
NoteIf the drive chain has damaged rollers, loose links or missing o-rings, replace it. If the chain is dry or rusted, it should be lubricated. Lubricate the chain if the links are kinked or binding. If the problem is not solved after lubrication, replace the chain.
If the drive chain or sprockets are excessively worn or damaged, they should be replaced.
CautionAlways replace the drive chain and sprockets as a set. Otherwise the new part will wear prematurely.
NoteDrive chain slack should be checked and adjusted, if necessary, every 1000 km.
Lubricate every 1000 km or sooner if the chain appears dry.
Drive Chain Wear IndicatorIf after adjustment of drive chain slack the double headed arrow reaches the red line on the wear indicator label, the drive chain kit has to be replaced.
NoteWhen a new drive chain kit is installed adjust the drive chain slack and then attach a new wear indicator label while aligning the double headed arrow with the black line on the label.