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2012 Kawasaki Ninja Chain Tightening Replacement

2012 Kawasaki Ninja Chain Tightening Replacement

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Many owners of motorcycles run into a very simple problem almost every year. The chain usually gets loose after riding season or during and needs to be tightened to keep the bike in good working and riding order. It doesn’t matter if you are a pro or a beginner this is an absolute must for all riders. The chain is essential for all riding as it is what gives the engine the ability to send the power to the rear wheel (wheels if it has more than 2). When a chain gets too loose, it can potentially break, fall off, be uncomfortable, or jam which can be very dangerous especially at high speeds. Proper chain tightness can ensure rider safety and usability with the bike. This guide walks through the tightening of a chain from start to finish pointing out various obstacles and keeping the repair on track, ensuring a problem free fix.

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    • Park your bike and get the essential tools

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    • Remove any factory or aftermarket chain covers on your bike.

    • This can be removed by using your socket wrench (9mm for this specific one)

    • Set the cover and bolts aside.

    • Helpful hint: leave the bolts in the cover when setting it aside to help keep organized

    • Feel the chain. If there is more than 1 inch of play (movement up or down) then the chain should be tightened.

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    • Notice the location of the slider on each side

    • This is located at the back of the bike on the rear wheel bars

    • Usually after use, the sliders become out of alignment and could be at different marker locations

    • Locate the bolt that travels through the hub of the wheel

    • This will be the largest bolt of the back of the wheel

    • Remove the locking pin holding the nut in place

    • Use the grips to bend the pin straight

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    • Remove the locking pin

    • Place your 17mm socket on the bolt side and the 1 inch side over the nut

    • This is where the breaker bar would help as it could be very tight

    • Loosen the bolt to about half way

    • Do not take the bolt out or the nut off

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    • Locate the bolts on each side of the bike sticking out

    • There should be two nuts on each bolt

    • Loosen only the first nut on each side with a 12mm

    • This is the locking nut while the second one locks the chain in place.

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    • Begin tightening the second nut on the side with the chain (usually the left side) with a 14mm

    • You should visually see the chain tightening and the sliders moving which marks the chain position

    • Tighten to where there is about ½ to ¾ inch of play in the chain.

    • Notice the mark of the slider on the side you tightened first

    • Tighten the opposite side till the slider is in the same position as the first side you tightened

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    • Make sure the chain is tightened to your liking

    • Should be about ½ inch to ¾ inch play

    • Repeat the tightening process if it is not to your liking

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    • Begin putting the bike back together

    • Start by retightening the small bolts with the 12mm

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    • Retighten the main bolt with the 1 inch socket and the 17mm.

    • Make sure the hole in the nut and bolt line up for the locking pin

    • Reinsert the locking pin once the main bolt is tightened

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    • Lastly reinsert the chain guard and tighten the bolts

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    • Proceed to ride and test your work.

    • You will feel smooth and the bike will glide well in neutral if done properly.

Conclusione

To reassemble, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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