Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing.
NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage.
Valve clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Inspection and adjustment should be carried out only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual.
Evaporative Emission Control System (California
model only)
Kawasaki Clean Air SystemFront Caliper Removal
Remove:
Bolt [A]
Front Wheel Rotation Sensor [B]
Loosen the banjo bolt [C] at the brake hose lower end,
and tighten it loosely.
Unscrew the caliper mounting bolts [D], and detach the
caliper [E] from the disc.
NOTICE
Do not loosen the caliper assembly bolts [F]. Take
out only ...
Brake Fluid Level Inspection
Check that the brake fluid level in the front brake reservoir
[A] is above the lower level line [B].
NOTE
Hold the reservoir horizontal by turning the handlebar
when checking brake fluid level.
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the
reservoir to the upper lev ...
Stopping the engine
Close the throttle completely.
Shift the transmission into neutral
Turn the ignition key to “OFF”.
Support the motorcycle on a firm,
level surface with the side stand.
Lock the steering.
NOTE
The motorcycle is equipped with a
vehicle-down sensor, which causes
the engine to sto ...