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dhgeyer · 08-03-2009, 03:32 PM

The chain on my '02 is definitely an O-ring chain, and the service manual (downloaded from this site) lists missing O-rings as one of the checks when inspecting the chain.

I expect to get more mileage from my chain, as I have in the past on other bikes. Frequent cleaning and lubrication (I believe in chain wax) is essential. I think also that the Suzuki spec for slack is a lot tighter than for other bikes. I've always left an inch or so, and have been able to go for long intervals without moving the wheel. How you ride also matters, although it's hard to believe anyone wore out a chain from massive acceleration on this model!

08-03-2009, 03:32 PM	#14
dhgeyer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merrimack NH USA Posts: 722	Re: slack in the chain The chain on my '02 is definitely an O-ring chain, and the service manual (downloaded from this site) lists missing O-rings as one of the checks when inspecting the chain. I expect to get more mileage from my chain, as I have in the past on other bikes. Frequent cleaning and lubrication (I believe in chain wax) is essential. I think also that the Suzuki spec for slack is a lot tighter than for other bikes. I've always left an inch or so, and have been able to go for long intervals without moving the wheel. How you ride also matters, although it's hard to believe anyone wore out a chain from massive acceleration on this model! __________________ 54 HD Hummer,64 Honda150,66 Ducati250,01 Vulcan500,02 Vulcan1500,83 Nighthawk650,91 K75,95 VLX,04 VLX,01 GS500E,01 Ninja250, 02 Rebel,04 Ninja500,06 Concours,96 R850R
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