If the chain is too loose, turn out the left and right chain adjusters [D] evenly.
If the chain is too tight, turn in the left and right chain adjusters evenly, and kick the wheel forward.

| WARNING Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormal wear and may result in an unsafe riding condition. Be sure the wheel is properly aligned. |
Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 127 N·m (13.0 kgf·m, 94 ft·lb)
NOTE

| WARNING A loose axle nut can lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Tighten the axle nut to the proper torque and install a new cotter pin. |

Drive Chain Slack Inspection
Wheel Alignment InspectionLap Counter/Coolant/Intake Air Temperature Meter
This meter shows the coolant temperature,
the intake air temperature or
the lap number. The lap number is displayed
in the stop watch mode, refer to
the “Stop Watch” item in this section.
A. Lap Counter/Coolant / Intake Air
Temperature Meter
The coolant temperature meter and
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Thermostat Removal
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in
the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Throttle Body Assy Holder Clamp [A]
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Front Footpeg Position
The right and left front footpegs can
be selected to one of two positions to
suit the front preferences. Have the
front footpeg positions changed by an
authorized Kawasaki dealer.
A. Bolts
B. Upper Position (Standard)
C. Lower Position
NOTE
Install the front footpegs with same
heig ...