1995-2004 Kawasaki Lakota 300, Lakota Sport, KEF300 Service Manual, Page 149Get this manual
9-4 FINAL DRIVE Drive Chain
The drive chain must be checked, adjusted, and lubricated for safety and to prevent excessive wearIf the chain becomes badly worn or maladjustedeither too loose or too tight the chain could jump off the sprockets or break
AWARNING
A chain that breaks or jumps off the sprockets could snag on the engine sprocket or lock the rear wheels, severely damaging the vehicle and causing it to go out of controlFor safety, use only the standard chainIt is an endless type and should not be cut for installation