Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Maintenance and adjustment

Chain Slack Inspection

In this manual: Maintenance and adjustment
Specifications — 1Serial number locations — 1Location of parts — 1Loading and accessories information — 1General information — 54Break-in — 1How to ride the motorcycle — 13Safe operation — 4Maintenance and adjustment — 62Storage — 1Troubleshooting guide — 1Your warranty/owner satisfaction — 6Reporting safety defects — 1Location of labels — 1
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  • Set the motorcycle up on its side stand.
  • Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest, and measure the maximum chain slack by pulling up and pushing down the chain midway between the engine sprocket and rear wheel sprocket.
Chain Slack Inspection

A. Chain Slack

  • If the drive chain is too tight or too loose, adjust it so that the chain slack will be within the standard value.

Drive Chain Slack

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