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 SystemECU Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the ECU especially on a hard surface.
Such a shock to the ECU can damage it.
Remove the upper air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner
Element Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Lift up the ECU [A] with rubber protector [B] to disconnect
the connectors [C]. ...
Mud Guard Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following.
Run the hose and lead correctly (see Cable, Wire, and
Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Check the brake line.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the mud guard mounting bolts [A, B], and tighten them ...
Tire Air Pressure Inspection
Remove the air valve cap.
Measure the tire air pressure with an air pressure gauge
[A] when the tires are cold (that is, when the motorcycle
has not been ridden more than a mile during the past 3
hours).
Install the air valve cap.
Adjust the tire air pressure according to the specifi ...