2015 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS Owners Manual - Page 117
2015 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS Manual
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116 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Use a lubricant for sealed chains to prevent deterioration of chain seals. If the chain is especially dirty, clean it using a cleaner for sealed chains following the instructions supplied by the chain cleaner manufacturer. Apply lubricant to the sides of the rollers so that it will penetrate to the rollers and bushings. Apply lubricant to the seals so that the seals will be coated with lubricant. Wipe off any excess lubricant. off any lubricant that gets on the • Wipe tire surface. Drive Chain Slack Inspection • the motorcycle up on its side • Set stand. the chain if it is dirty, and lubri• Clean cate it if it appears dry. the rear wheel to find the po• Rotate 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.