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 SystemHow Do I Get Warranty Service?
If there is a problem with your vehicle within the limited warranty period,
you will
need to schedule a service appointment and provide any maintenance records to
an authorized Kawasaki dealer for inspection and diagnosis. You can go to any
Kawasaki dealer for warranty repairs. Your Kawasaki de ...
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
NOTE
Check the slack with the motorcycle setting on its sidestand.
Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubricate it if it appears
dry.
Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspection).
Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain
is tightest.
Measure the ver ...
Rear Shock Absorber Installation
Replace the rear shock absorber nuts and tie-rod nuts
with new ones.
Tighten:
Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25
ft·lb)
Tie-Rod Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
When installing the rear shock absorber bracket [A], install
it so that the recess side [B] ...