The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that the motorcycle is ridden is designated as the break-in period. If the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you may very well end up with a “broken down” instead of a “broken in” motorcycle after a few thousand kilometers.
The following rules should be observed during the break-in period.
NOTE
When operating on public roadways, keep maximum speed under traffic low limits.
| WARNING New tires are slippery and may cause loss of control and injury. A break-in period of 160 km (100 miles) is necessary to establish normal tire traction. During break-in, avoid sudden and maximum braking and acceleration, and hard cornering. |
In addition to the above, at 1 000 km (600 mi) it is extremely important that the owner has the initial maintenance service performed by a competent mechanic following the procedures in the Service Manual.
Front Footpeg PositionRefreshing Charge
Remove the battery (see Battery Removal).
Do refresh charge by following method according to the
battery terminal voltage.
WARNINGThis battery is sealed type. Charge with
current and
time as stated below.
Terminal Voltage: 12.0 12.7
V
Standard Charge (see following ...
Related Parts Locations
KIBS Control
1. ABS performance equivalent to the current model (enhanced braking
stability)
By monitoring front caliper hydraulic pressure, KIBS regulates pressure
increases reducing the tendency
of the rear to lift. Before the ABS system fully reacts, KIBS system prevents
the pressure ...
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts must be KAWASAKI genuine or
recommended by KAWASAKI. Gaskets, O-rings, oil seals,
grease seals, circlips, cotter pins or self-locking nuts must
be replaced with new ones whenever disassembled.
Assembly Order
In most cases assembly order is the reverse of disassembly,
howe ...
