chain tension on csr1000

Kwaker2000
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chain tension on csr1000

05 Aug 2015 11:24

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hi folks whats the correct chain tension when bike is on center stand ,or do you have to have it on side stand

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05 Aug 2015 12:01

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Depends

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Re: chain tension on csr1000

05 Aug 2015 15:03 - 05 Aug 2015 15:05

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From the Kawasaki service manual. Bike on center stand.
Rotate the wheel to find the tightest spot & measure the vertical movement midway between the sprockets.
Drive chain slack = 30-35mm (total up & down movement of the chain).

I use a folding carpenter's ruler taped to a wood block, which frees up one hand to spin the wheel & the other to check the slack.

1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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