Chain and Sprockets Replacement on Ninja 1000 / Z1000 

Hi and welcome to the channel. You are right... not a lot of Ninja 1000 stuff out there. I've learned so much from RU-vidrs working on their bikes (not Ninja 1000) that I figured, why not give back a little... Any suggestions or ideas are really apprecicated

There is a clutch fix, drilling holes in the clutch basket that you could have done a video on. There is also a Hydraulic clutch available for the bike. and maybe servicing the forks.

Hi Human Nature. I took your advice and did the "drill the holes ion the clutch basket" clutch mod. Solved all the problems!!! If course, I made a video of the process. Check out the video on the procedure if you haven't already !

Glad you enjoyed it

Yeah. That could have been epic fail video 😵

Hi Invoky - That's good to know. I now have the 2016 as well. I'm not due for any chain/sprockets on her yet but its good to know that there has been a change. Good tip!

Welcome!

Thanks for the data on rivet spec. I'm planning of more videos though I'm forced to take a little time off to address a sports injury. No riding for a month or three :( . So sad. But I'll be back!!!

​@@Wrenchie I'm sad to here that. Hope you get well soon and back in saddle :)

@@yuazlr Awwwww.... thanks Zlatan.

Video!!! Yes! I think you mean the part of the frame that clamps around the tensioner. If that's the case - your swing arm is now potentially compromised.... That does not sound good.

Yeah. Did that plus rear brake. File this under having the right tool for the job

Are you saying you are trying to remove the front sprocket nut? If that's the case... yes, it can be very difficult. Here's a couple of tricks to try and one solution that will work for certain... but its gonna cost you. 1. You'll need an other person to help steady the bike and stand on the rear brake. Holding down the rear brake will help keep the transmission from rotating as you crank on the front sprocket nut. 2. With one foot, stand on the chain to take out any slack. While standing on the chain and your friend standing on the rear brake, use a long breaker bar to brake loose the nut. Ok, just so you know, I tried that and it didn't work. You can also try heating the nut with a torch but I don't like that idea. 3. This will work for sure but its expensive: Milwaukee Fuel High Torque 1/2 Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Kit. From Milwaukee site: "1,000 ft-lbs of fastening torque and 1400 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque" I have one and it two seconds, the nut is free. Good luck!!! By the way, if I misunderstood what you are trying to do... um, sorry, ask again?

92200-1065. www.kawasakipartsnation.com/oemparts/a/kaw/56e72ad487a8660e60bbddf9/transmission

Hi James - I replied on Facebook but wanted to cover all the bases. I too cannot find reference on the front sprocket retaining nut size. I THINK it was 22mm on the 2012 N1K.

Hmmm... Not sure. Service manuals typically do not list bolt/nut size. Just size it up with the sockets you have. If larger than you have buy the next mm size or two up. You could also measure the nut with a vernier caliper to know for certain before purchasing.

Hi Theo - I'm currently using stock gearing...15/41 if I recall.

Ok. Thanks my Z1000 has a 15 not sure of the rear. Bought a 17 for the front. I’ve heard it’s too big to fit the housing back on. I’ll find out. Great videos.

@@theozman38 That will remove the desire to grab 7th gear :)

Oh - never mind. I see you've got a laundry list of items. Cool. Did you put that safety clip back in the rear axle spindle? didn't see you do it. ;)

Clearly you have not seen all the videos. Check them out and you'll see the list of items that make up the $1800. Chain and sprockets is just one. of many including new tires, wheel bearings, spark plugs, etc etc. Check out the rest of the $1800 savings videos here: ru-vid.com/group/PL6oTBAChqPo6e00LcTUiAAtcB_DWfp3q0