NOTE
Valve clearance must be checked and adjusted when the engine is cold (at room temperature).
TDC Mark [A] for #1, 4 Pistons Timing Mark [B] (Crankcase Halves Mating Surface)
Valve Clearance
Standard:
Exhaust 0.17 
0.22 mm (0.0067
0.0087 in.)
Intake 0.15 
0.22 mm (0.0059
0.0087 in.)
NOTE
Thickness gauge is horizontally inserted on the valve lifter.
Appropriateness [A] Inadequacy [B] Thickness Gauge [C] Horizontally Inserts [D] Cam [E] Valve Lifter [F] Hits the Valve Lifter Ahead [G]
When positioning #1 piston TDC at the end of the compression stroke:
Intake Valve Clearance of #1 and #3 Cylinders Exhaust Valve Clearance of #1 and #2 Cylinders Measuring Valve [A]
When positioning #4 piston TDC at the end of the compression stroke:
Intake Valve Clearance of #2 and #4 Cylinders Exhaust Valve Clearance of #3 and #4 Cylinders Measuring Valve [A]
If the valve clearance is not within the specified range, first record the clearance, and then adjust it.
Engine Top End
Valve Clearance AdjustmentEconomical Riding Indicator
When the operator is driving the motorcycle
for optimum fuel-efficiency, the
economical riding indicator appears on
the multifunction meter to indicate favorable
fuel consumption. Monitoring
the economical riding indicator can
help the rider maximize fuel efficiency.
A. Economical Riding ...
Kawasaki Clean Air System
The Kawasaki Clean Air System
(KCA) is a secondary air suction system
that helps the exhaust gases to
burn more completely. When the spent
fuel charge is released into the exhaust
system, it is still hot enough to
burn. The KCA System allows extra
air into the exhaust system so that the
spen ...
Valve Installation
NOTICE
Do not lap the valve to the valve seat, using the
grinding compound. It will come off oxide film
treated surface of the valve.
Replace the oil seal with a new one.
Apply a thin coat of molybdenum disulfide grease to the
valve stem before valve installation.
Install the springs so ...