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
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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. |
Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber
If your motorcycle has leather accessories,
special care must be taken.
Use a leather cleaner/treatment to
clean and care for leather accessories.
Washing leather parts with detergent
and water will damage them, shortening
their life.
Vinyl parts should be washed with the
rest of themo ...
Tire Wear, Damage
As the tire tread wears down, the tire
becomes more susceptible to puncture
and failure. An accepted estimate is
that 90% of all tire failures occur during
the last 10% of tread life (90% worn).
So it is false economy and unsafe to
use the tires until they are bald
In accordance with the ...
Special Tools
Fork Oil Level Gauge:
57001-1290
Vacuum Gauge:
57001-1369
Hand Tester:
57001-1394
Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter #1:
57001-1400
Peak Voltage Adapter:
57001-1415
Needle Adapter Set:
57001-1457
Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter:
57001-1538
Measuring Adapter:
57001-1700
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