Wear Inspection

• Remove the left front footpeg bracket bolts.

A. Front Footpeg Bracket

B. Bolts

• Remove the bolts and chain cover.

A. Bolts

B. Chain Cover

• Stretch the chain taut either by using the chain adjusters, or by hanging a 10 kg (22 lb) weight on the chain.
• Measure the length of 20 links on the straight part of the chain from the pin center of the 1st pin to the pin center of the 21st pin. Since the chain may wear unevenly, take measurements at several places.
• If the length exceeds the service limit, the chain should be replaced.

A. Measure

B. Weight

Drive Chain 20-Link Length

NOTE

• Install the chain cover and front footpeg bracket in the reverse order of removal.
• Reinstall the left footpeg bracket so that both footpegs are same position.
• Apply the nonpermanent locking agent to the chain cover front side bolt.

Tightening Torque

For safety, use only the standard chain. It is an endless type and should not be cut for installation; have it installed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

• Rotate the rear wheel to inspect the drive chain for damaged rollers, and loose pins and links.
• Also inspect the sprockets for unevenly or excessively worn teeth, and damaged teeth.

NOTE

Sprocket wear is exaggerated for illustration.

See Service Manual for wear limits.

A. Good Teeth

B. Worn Teeth

C. Damaged Teeth

• If there is any irregularity, have the drive chain and/or the sprockets replaced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.