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 SystemBrake Pedal Installation
Apply grease to the brake pedal pivot shaft [A].
Install:
Washers [B]
Brake Pedal [C]
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the brake pedal mounting bolt [D], and tighten it.
Torque - Brake Pedal Mounting Bolt: 8.8 N·m (0.90 kgf·m,
78 in·lb)
Install the re ...
Intake Air Temperature Sensor Resistance Inspection
Remove the intake air temperature sensor (see Intake Air
Temperature Sensor Removal).
Suspend the sensor [A] in a container of machine oil so
that the heat-sensitive portion is submerged.
Suspend a thermometer [B] with the heat-sensitive portion
[C] located in almost the same depth with ...
Additional Considerations for High Speed Operation
Brakes: The importance of the brakes, especially during high speed
operation,
cannot be overemphasized. Check to see that they are correctly adjusted and
functioning
properly.
Steering: Looseness in the steering can cause loss of control. Check to see that
the handlebar turns freely but ha ...