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Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
SwingarmChain Slack Adjustment
Remove the cotter pin, and loosen
the axle nut.
Loosen the left and right chain adjuster
locknuts.
A. Axle Nut
B. Cotter Pin
C. Adjuster
D. Locknut
If the chain is too loose, turn out the
left and right chain adjusters evenly.
If the chain is too tight, turn in the left
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Brake Disc Wear Inspection
Measure the thickness of each disc [A] at the point where
it has worn the most.
If the disc has worn past the service limit, replace it.
Measuring Area [B]
Brake Disc Thickness Standard:
Front 5.3 5.7 mm (0.21
0.22 in.)
Rear 4.8 5.2 mm (0.19
0.20 in.)
Service Limit:
Front 5. ...
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 ...