It is the owner’s responsibility to keep the battery fully charged. Failure to do so can lead to battery failure and leave you stranded.
If you are riding your vehicle infrequently, inspect the battery voltage weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops below 12.8 volts, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger (check with your Kawasaki dealer).
If you will not be using the motorcycle for longer than two weeks, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger. Do not use an automotive- type quick charger that may overcharge the battery and damage it.
NOTE
Leaving the battery connected causes the electrical components (clock etc) to make the battery discharged, resulting the over discharge of the battery. In this case, the repair or replacement of the battery is not included in the warranty. If you do not drive for four weeks or more, disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
Kawasaki-recommended chargers are:
Battery Mate 150-9
OptiMate 4
Yuasa MB-2040/2060
Christie C10122S
If the above chargers are not available, use equivalent one.
For more details, ask your Kawasaki dealer.
Special Tools and Sealant
Compression Gauge, 20 kgf/cm²:
57001-221
Valve Spring Compressor Assembly:
57001-241
Valve Spring Compressor Adapter,
25:
57001-1019
Valve Seat Cutter, 45° - 27.5:
57001-1114
Valve Seat Cutter, 45° - 32:
57001-1115
Valve Seat Cutter, 32° - 28:
57001-1119
Valve Seat Cutter ...
Throttle Control System
Check the throttle grip play each day
before riding the motorcycle, and carry
out maintenance and adjustments in
accordance with the Periodic Maintenance
Chart. Adjust it if necessary.
Throttle Grip
The throttle grip controls the butterfly
valves in the throttle body. If the throttle
grip ha ...
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Cable Removal
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
Open the clamp [A] and free the cables.
Slide the dust covers [B].
Loosen the locknuts [A], and turn the adjusters [B] to give
the cable plenty of play.
Remove the clamp [A].
Remove the up ...