Kawasaki VERSYS - Owner's Manual - Drive Chain
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Drive Chain
The drive chain slack and lubrica-
tion must be checked each day be-
fore riding the motorcycle, and in accor-
dance with the Periodic Maintenance
Chart for safety and to prevent exces-
sive wear. If the chain becomes badly
worn or maladjusted - either too loose
or too tight - the chain could jump off
the sprockets or break.
WARNING
A chain that breaks or jumps off
the sprockets could snag on the
engine sprocket or lock the rear
wheel, severely damaging the
motorcycle and causing it to go
out of control. Inspect the chain
for damage and proper adjust-
ment before each ride.
Chain Slack Inspection
•
Set the motorcycle up on its side
stand.
•
Rotate the rear wheel to find the po-
sition 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.
A. Chain Slack