NOTE
For the engine fasteners, check the tightness of them when the engine is cold (at room temperature).
Refer to the appropriate chapter for torque specifications.
If torque specifications are not in the appropriate chapter, see the Standard Torque Table. For each fastener, first loosen it by 1/2 turn, then tighten it.
Bolt, Nut and Fastener to be checked
Engine:
Clutch Lever Pivot Bolt Locknut
Engine Mounting Bolts and Nuts
Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt
Exhaust Pipe Holder Nuts
Muffler Body Clamp Bolt
Muffler Body Mounting Bolt
Premuffler Chamber Bracket Bolt
Premuffler Chamber Mounting Bolt
Radiator Bolts
Wheels:
Front Axle Clamp Bolts
Front Axle Nut
Rear Axle Nut
Rear Axle Nut Cotter Pin
Brakes:
Brake Lever Pivot Bolt and Locknut
Brake Pedal Bolt
Caliper Mounting Bolts
Front Master Cylinder Clamp Bolts
Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts
Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Joint Cotter Pin
Suspension:
Front Fork Clamp Bolts
Rear Shock Absorber Nuts
Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut
Tie-Rod Nuts
Rocker Arm Nut
Steering:
Handlebar Clamp Bolts
Steering Stem Head Nut
Others:
Footpeg Bracket Bolts
Front Fender Mounting Bolts
Rear Frame Bolts
Sidestand Bolt
Sidestand Bracket Bolts
Brakes
Brake Wear Inspection
Inspect the brakes for wear. For each
front and rear disc brake caliper, if the
thickness of either pad is less than
1 mm (0.04 in.), replace both pads
in the caliper as a set. Pad replacement
should be done by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. Lining Thickness
B. ...
Braking
Close the throttle completely, leaving
the clutch engaged (except when
shifting gears) so that the engine will
help slow down the motorcycle.
Shift down one gear at a time so that
you are in 1st gear when you come
to a complete stop.
When stopping, always apply both
brakes at the ...
Spring Preload Adjustment
To adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload adjuster
[A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the
fully counterclockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. B ...