Kawasaki Z900 Chain Tension Adjustment

Documentation of a chain tension adjustment for the Kawasaki z900. The manual says specifically to start this process on the side stand and never mentions raising it on a paddock stand. If you would like to "RTFM" and follow along with the process it starts on page 152:
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Tools used:
-Number 12 wrench on the adjuster and locking nuts. Preferably 2 so you can hold the adjuster nut in place as you tighten the locking nut.
-Number 27 socket for the axle nut.
-Adjustable crescent wrench to hold the opposite side of the axle nut in place while torquing the axle nut.
-Breaker Bar
-Torque Wrench to apply 81 ftlbs of torque to the axle nut.
-Pliers for the cotter pin.
-Mallot for the cotter pin.
-Tape measure.
-Rear wheel bike stand.
-Chain sighting tool.
-Kawasaki cotter pin part 550AA4040

[@zachv8286]

Nice video 👍

[@bertstokvis5386]

Maybe the 27 pressed on the black cap was giving the socket size away!!😂😂😂

[@OakInch]

I never noticed that was there before you pointed it out. Haha.

[@bertstokvis5386]

@@OakInch 😂🤣😂

[@joachimthos4298]

Mir erscheint die Kette etwas zu stramm,es dürfen nicht weniger als 35-40mm sein, besser etwas zu lose als zu stramm.Gruß Achim aus Deutschland

[@OakInch]

The manual says 25-35mm.

[@joachimthos4298]

@@OakInch okay, dann wird es wohl so richtig sein, trotzdem lasse ich die Kette immer etwas mehr Lose zur Sicherheit.Gruß Achim ☺️

[@drwhatley]

@@OakInch In my manual, it states: "Standard: 25 - 35 mm (1.0 - 1.4 in.)"

[@ChrisSmith-nw7be]

not that hard to get a split pin out mate!

[@OakInch]

I did get better at it. Haha.

[@zachv8286]

Nice video 👍