2022 Kawasaki NINJA H2 Drive Chain
Drive Chain
Drive Chain Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary after riding through rain or on wet roads, or any time that the chain appears dry. 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 the rollers and bushings. Apply lubricant to the seals so that the seals will be coated with lubricant. Wipe off any excess lubricant.
- Wipe off any lubricant that gets on the tire surface.
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
- Set the motorcycle up on its side stand.
- Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubricate it if it appears dry.
- Rotate the rear wheel to find the position 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.
A. Chain Slack
If the drive chain is too tight or too loose, adjust it so that the chain slack is within the standard value.
Drive Chain Slack
Standard: 25 35 mm (1.0 1.4 in.)
Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
The drive chain slack adjustment should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.