Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Drive Chain Slack Inspection

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Drive Chain Slack Inspection

NOTE

Check the slack with the motorcycle setting on its sidestand.
Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubricate it if it appears dry.

Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspection).

Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest.

Measure the vertical movement (chain slack) [A] midway between the sprockets.

If the chain slack exceeds the standard, adjust it.

Chain Slack Standard: 25 35 mm (1.0
1.4 in.)

Drive Chain Lubrication Condition Inspection

If a special lubricant is not available, a heavy oil such as SAE 90 is preferred to a lighter oil because it will stay on the chain longer and provide better lubrication. If the chain appears ...

Drive Chain Slack Adjustment

Remove the cotter pin [A], and loosen the rear axle nut [B]. Loosen the both chain adjuster locknuts [C]. If the chain is too loose, turn out the left and right chain adjusters [D] evenly. ...

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Fuel Injector Audible Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. The secondary fuel injectors are operating with following conditions. 1. The engine speed is more than 6 000 r/min (rpm). 2. The throttle opening is more than 12°. Remove: Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal) Primary Fuel Hose (see Fuel ...

Transmission Assy Removal
Remove: Engine Sprocket (see Engine Sprocket Removal in the Final Drive chapter) Gear Position Switch (see Gear Position Switch Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Collar [A] O-ring [B] Remove: Clutch (see Clutch Removal in the Clutch chapter) Shift Shaft Assembly ...

Radiator Hose and Pipe Inspection (coolant leak, damage, installation condition)
The high pressure inside the radiator hose can cause coolant to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained. Visually inspect the hoses for signs of deterioration. Squeeze the hoses. A hose should not be hard and brittle, nor should it be soft or swollen. Repl ...