Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608

If roughness or binding is found, replace the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Removal/Installation).
If there is any damage to the wheel, replace the wheel.
If rim runout exceeds the service limit, check the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Inspection).
If the problem is not due to the bearings, replace the wheel.
Rim Runout (with tire installed) Standard: Axial TIR 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) or less
Radial TIR 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) or less
Service Limit: Axial TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
Radial TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
| WARNING Damaged wheel parts may fail and cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Never attempt to repair a damaged wheel part. If the wheel part is damaged, it must be replaced with a new one. |
Rear Wheel Installation
Axle InspectionSerial number locations
The engine and frame serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle.
They
are the only means of identifying your particular machine from others of the
same
model type. These serial numbers may be needed by your dealer when ordering
parts. In the event of theft, the investigating authoriti ...
Swingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal
may damage them.
Inspect the needle bearings [A] and ball bearing installed
in the swingarm.
The rollers and ball in a bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
visually inspec ...
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 ...