Use and Care Manual

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Basic Maintenance Procedures
The service life of your drive chain will depend on several factors including proper lubrication,
adjustment, and riding style. Poor maintenance will cause premature wear and/or damage to the
drive chain and sprockets.
Before you service your drive chain, be sure you are parked on a level surface and you turn the
engine OFF. It is not necessary to remove or replace the chain to perform recommended
maintenance service.
1. Check the slack in the drive chain
midway between the sprockets (2). Push
upward on the chain with your finger.
The vertical movement should measure
between 3/8-1/2 in.
2. Repeat step 1 along several points of the
drive chain. The slack should remain
constant through out. If it is not, some links
may be kinked and binding. Lubricating the
chain will often stop this.
NOTICE
Excessive drive chain slack may allow the drive
chain to damage the engine cases.
3 Inspect the drive chain for the following: damaged rollers, loose pins, dry or rusted links, kinked or
binding links and excessive wear. Replace the chain if it has damaged rollers, loose pins, or
kinks that cannot be freed. Lubricate the drive chain if it appears dry or shows signs of rust.
Lubricate any kinked or binding links and work them free. If the chain has damaged rollers, loose
pins or kinks that cannot be freed, follow replacement procedure outlined later in the manual.
4. You should replace the drive chain once the chain tensioner is moved as far back as possible and
slack still remains. This indicates that the chain is worn beyond it’s service limit.
5. Inspect the front and rear sprockets for excessive wear or damage. Refer to the following
illustration to determine sprocket condition. If needed, replace any worn or damaged sprockets.
See your Monster Moto dealer for assistance.
Drive Chain Inspection
Drive Chain