
NOTE
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
Drive Chain Slack AdjustmentShift Drum Assembly
Press and insert the ball bearing [A] on the shift drum [B]
until it is bottomed.
Install:
Ball Bearing [C]
Dowel Pin [D] and Shift Drum Cam [E]
Align the pin with the groove in the shift drum cam.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the shift drum
cam holder bolt [F].
Tight ...
Balancer Adjustment
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
Adjust the balancer gear backlash with the engine idling.
The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the
balancer shaft which has eccentric journals.
St ...
Idle Speed
The idle speed inspection should be
performed in accordance with the Periodic
Maintenance Chart.
This motorcycle is equipped with the
Idle Speed Control valve. If the idle
speed is disturbed, inspection of the
idle speed control should be done by
an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NOTE
While ...