NOTE
In dusty areas, the element should be replaced more frequently than the recommended interval.
| WARNING If dirt or dust is allowed to pass through into the throttle body assy, the throttle may become stuck, possibly causing accident. Replace the air cleaner element according to the maintenance chart. |
NOTICE
If dirt gets through into the engine, excessive engine wear and possibly engine damage will occur.
NOTICE
Use only the recommended air cleaner element (Kawasaki part number 11013-0041). Using another air cleaner element will wear the engine prematurely or lower the engine performance.

Fuel Hose ReplacementUnit Setting
The unit setting in the meter instrument
can be changed according to local
regulations. Make sure the unit setting
is correctly displayed before riding.
A. Speedometer
B. Meter Display Units
NOTE
Do not operate the motorcycle with
wrong unit (mph or km/h) of the
speedometer.
To change ...
Hub Bearing Inspection
Since the hub bearings are made to extremely close tolerances,
the clearance can not normally be measured.
NOTE
Do not remove any bearings for inspection. If any bearings
are removed, they will need to be replaced with
new ones.
Turn each bearing in the hub back and forth [A] while
checki ...
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement
Remove the upper seat cover (see Seat Cover Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Disconnect the tail/brake light connector [A].
Turn the socket [A] counterclockwise and remove the
socket together with the bulb.
Push and turn the turn signal light bulb [A] counterclockwise
an ...