Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Chain Slack Adjustment
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Күн бұрын#kawasaki #1000sx #maintenance #safety #chain #diy
In this video I show how to check your chain slack and, if necessary, adjust it on a 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX. This will be the same process for 2020-2023 models and possibly others as well. This is an important part of your motorcycle maintenance and should be done at least every 600 miles or once a week, though slack should be checked before every ride.
----- Tools -----
Motion Pro Chain Slack Setter - p.blueeyedrider.com/tools/mot...
Craftsman 3/8" Hex Bit Socket Set - p.blueeyedrider.com/tools/cra...
Gearwrench 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench - p.blueeyedrider.com/tools/gea...
Gearwrench 3/8" Drive Torque Wrench - p.blueeyedrider.com/tools/gea...
Gearwrench 3/8" Drive Socket Set - p.blueeyedrider.com/tools/gea...
BPA Chain Slack Adjustment Tool - p.blueeyedrider.com/tools/bpa...
----- In This Video -----
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - What you'll need
01:46 - Don't use easy hacks
02:01 - Important information
02:35 - Finding the mid-point
03:11 - Finding the stiffest section
04:00 - Checking with tape measure
04:45 - Checking with slack tool
06:09 - Adjusting slack
08:59 - Double check slack
09:24 - Check wheel alignment
10:06 - BPA slack tool
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@majordelays4909 2 ай бұрын
This is gold, A++ thanks ❤
@BlueEyedRider84 2 ай бұрын
You're welcome, ride safe
@Sinatraxx95 7 ай бұрын
Cam chain rattle happens quite a bit on the 1000sx, this is really helpful, like ans subscribed moving forward🤙
@BlueEyedRider84 7 ай бұрын
Glad it helped and thanks for the sub!
@Sinatraxx95 7 ай бұрын
When you perform this on the normal stand and the bike tire is on the ground will this make the tire go out of balance? Also I have the same exact bike as you, if I theoretically tighten it to 6 1/2 on the bike tire wouldn't that be the same tightness as and everything without measuring?
@BlueEyedRider84 7 ай бұрын
@@Sinatraxx95 only if both sides don't match but it shouldn't misalign. Just double check. As for matching measurements. Every machine is different and every chain. Also, there's no way to tell how much mine may have stretched compared to yours. Mileage makes a difference too.
@Sinatraxx95 7 ай бұрын
Sorry for all of the questions as it is my first time doing this process, is the 1 inch drop a good measurement no matter how old the chain on the bike is? Just trying to make this as easy as possible without trying to do a mm conversion and getting something wrong!
@BlueEyedRider84 7 ай бұрын
@@Sinatraxx95 correct - regardless of age 1" is what you want. If you have questions, ask - it's what I'm here for 👍
@farouk6564 Жыл бұрын
How do you clean the front sprocket when you clean your chain? Haven’t done it yet maybe you have some tips? Thank you for sharing
@BlueEyedRider84 Жыл бұрын
Okay, so the front sprocket requires removing the front sprocket cover, so I actually don't clean it every time I clean my chain - maybe every third time. Just remove the cover bolts and you will have access and then spray in there and scrub it down. The big trick is keeping all that stuff of your bike. I will try to make a video in the near future showing how I do it.
@farouk6564 Жыл бұрын
@@BlueEyedRider84 that would be awesome thank you
@jordifc8778 5 ай бұрын
I did it yesterday and t'he Main issue for me was that t'he chain lloses a bit when you tighten the 8mm screws,... I don't know why! I had to adjust at 20mm to finally get 25!
@BlueEyedRider84 5 ай бұрын
Really? I have not had this issue. I am going to check again here when I do my Spring maintenance and make sure, but I am pretty sure it isn't changing as I tighten it down. If it is, try and hold it in place with another wrench as you tighten down the 8mm bolts. That should keep it from shifting.
@petecbowden Ай бұрын
If you use a Tru-Tension chain monkey you don’t have to mess about moving the wheel.
@BlueEyedRider84 2 күн бұрын
I do not own one, but I am not sure how with it you don't need to find the stiffest part of the chain - I may have to get one to research this
@mariuszsznajder5405 Жыл бұрын
why are you setting the wheels up? If the wheels are on the bottom it will be too tight.
@BlueEyedRider84 Жыл бұрын
As mentioned in the description and the video, for easier and better video quality and position I have it on the paddock stand. I even read the sticker on the swingarm that states to have it on the kickstand. I also mentioned to make sure when viewers do theirs to have it on the kickstand. So, the wheels are up because the angle stinks for video, that is all.
@mariuszsznajder5405 Жыл бұрын
@@BlueEyedRider84 👌
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