2008-2010 Kawasaki KFX450R Factory Service Manual, Page 273Get this manual
CRANKSHAFTTRANSMISSION 9-25 Transmission
Shift Fork Bending
inspect the shift forks, and replace any fork Visually bent fork may cause difficulty in shifting, orthat is bentA allow the transmission to jump out of gear when under power90 [A]
Shift ForkGear Groove Wear
engages)Shift Fork Ear Thickness Standard: Service Limit: Standard: Service Limit:
the Measurewidththickness [A] of the shift fork ears, and measure the [B] of the gear grooves (with which the fork
4.9 5.0 mm (0.193 0.197 in 4.8 mm (0.19 in 5.05 5.15 mm (0.199 0.203 in 5.25 mm (0.207 in
Gear Shift Fork Groove Width