
122 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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A. Marks
B. Wheel Alignment Indicator
C. Adjuster
D. Locknut
NOTE
○
Wheel alignment can also be
checked using the straightedge or
string method.
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 both chain adjuster locknuts.
•
Tighten the axle nut to the specified
torque.
Tightening Torque
Axle Nut:
98 N·m (10 kgf·m, 72 ft·lb)
NOTE
○
If a torque wrench is not available,
this item should be serviced by an
authorized Kawasaki dealer.