2015 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS Owners Manual - Page 119

2015 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS Manual

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118 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormal wear, and may result in an unsafe riding condition. Align the rear wheel using the marks on the swingarm or measuring the distance between the center of the axle and swingarm pivot. the chain adjuster • Tighten bolts to the specified torque. Tightening Torque the wheel, measure the chain • Rotate slack again at the tightest position, and readjust if necessary. WARNING A loose clamp bolts can lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Tighten the clamp bolts to the proper torque. the rear brake (see Brakes • Check section in this chapter). clamp Chain Adjuster Clamp Bolts: 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 ft·lb) Brakes If you feel there is something wrong when applying the brakes, have the brake system checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer immediately. ○If a torque wrench is not available, this item should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. NOTE

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118
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Misalignment of the wheel will
result in abnormal wear, and may
result in an unsafe riding con-
dition. Align the rear wheel us-
ing the marks on the swingarm
or measuring the distance be-
tween the center of the axle and
swingarm pivot.
Tighten
the
chain
adjuster clamp
bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening Torque
Chain Adjuster Clamp Bolts:
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 ft·lb)
NOTE
If a torque wrench is not available,
this item should be serviced by an
authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Rotate the wheel, measure the chain
slack again at the tightest position,
and readjust if necessary.
WARNING
A loose clamp bolts can lead
to an accident resulting in seri-
ous injury or death. Tighten the
clamp bolts to the proper torque.
Check the rear brake (see Brakes
section in this chapter).
Brakes
If you feel there is something wrong
when applying the brakes, have the
brake system checked by an autho-
rized Kawasaki dealer immediately.