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, however, if assembly order is provided in this Service Manual, follow the procedures given.
Storage of Removed Parts
Tightening SequencePiston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper
crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely
in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where
cylinder wear is low.
Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a
thickness gauge.
Piston Ring End Gap ...
Timing Rotor Installation
Install the timing rotor [A] on the crankshaft [B] with their
teeth [C] aligned.
Holding the timing rotor with the flywheel & pulley holder
and tighten the bolt.
Torque - Timing Rotor Bolt: 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 ft·lb)
Special Tool - Flywheel & Pulley Holder: 57001-1605
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Rear Fender Front Removal
Remove:
Flap and Rear Fender Rear (see Flap and Rear Fender
Rear Removal)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Battery (see Battery Removal in the Electrical System
chapter)
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator (see Exhaust Butterfly
Valve Actuator Remova ...