A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine’s air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine power, and causing spark plug fouling.
This motorcycle’s air cleaner element consists of a wet paper filter, which cannot be cleaned.
The air cleaner element must be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty, rainy, or muddy conditions, the air cleaner element should be serviced more frequently than the recommended interval.
NOTICE
Use only the recommended air cleaner element (Kawasaki part number 11013-0041). Using the other air cleaner elements will wear the engine prematurely or lower the engine performance.

A. Bolts
B. Fuel Tank Side Cover
C. Projections
D. Tab
NOTE
On the left fuel tank side cover, pulling out it without disconnecting the connectors from the relay box.

A. Bolts
B. Fuel Tank Front Cover

A. Bolts
B. Connector
C. Fuel Tank

A. Connector Brackets
B. Screws
C. Air Cleaner Housing Cover

A. Air Cleaner Element
WARNING
|
NOTICE
If dirt gets through into the engine, excessive engine wear and possibly engine damage will occur.
Oil Draining

A. Transparent Hose
B. Plug
| WARNING Oil on tires will make them slippery and can cause an accident and injury. Be sure to install the plug in the drain hose after draining. |
Exhaust Device
Throttle Control SystemService Code Erasing
When repair has been done, warning indicator light (LED) and warning symbol
go off and service
code are not displayed.
But the service codes stored in memory of the ECU are not erased to preserve
the problem history.
In this model, the problem history can not be erased. However, the memorie ...
Air Cleaner Oil Draining
A drain hose is connected to the bottom of the air cleaner
to drain water or oil accumulated in the cleaner part.
Visually check the drain hose [A] if the water or oil accumulates.
If any water or oil accumulates in the hose, remove the
plug [B] from the drain hose and drain it.
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Air Switching Valve Installation
Install the air switching valve [A] with hose [B] as shown
in the figure.
Front [C]
Left Side View [D]
White Paint [E]
Air Switching Valve Operation Test
Refer to the Air Suction System Damage Inspection in the
Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Air Switching Valve Unit Test ...