2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 225Get this manual
10-26 CRANKSHAFTTRANSMISSION Transmission
Shift Fork Bending
Visually inspect the shift fork
If the fork is bent, replace the shift rod with new one
A bent fork could cause difficulty in shifting, or allow the transmission to jump out of gear when under power[A] 90
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Shift ForkGear and Shifter Groove Wear
Measure the thickness of the shift fork ears [A], and measure the width [8] of the gear groove and shifterIf the thickness of shift fork ear is less than the service limit, the shift rod must be replacedShift Fork Ear Thickness Standard: 5.96.0 mm (0.23230.2362 in