NOTE
In dusty areas, the element should be replaced more frequently than the recommended interval.
| WARNING If dirt or dust is allowed to pass through into the throttle body assy, the throttle may become stuck, possibly causing accident. Replace the air cleaner element according to the maintenance chart. |
NOTICE
If dirt gets through into the engine, excessive engine wear and possibly engine damage will occur.
NOTICE
Use only the recommended air cleaner element (Kawasaki part number 11013-0041). Using another air cleaner element will wear the engine prematurely or lower the engine performance.

Fuel Hose ReplacementKIBS Hydraulic Unit Inspection
Remove the KIBS hydraulic unit (see KIBS Hydraulic Unit
Removal).
Visually inspect the connector terminals [A].
Replace the KIBS hydraulic unit or main harness if either
of the terminals are cracked, bent, or otherwise damaged.
If the KIBS hydraulic unit connector is clogged with mud
or ...
Steering Play Adjustment
Remove:
Steering Stem Head with Handlebars (see Handlebar
Removal in the Steering chapter).
Bend the claws [A] of the claw washer [B] straighten.
Remove:
Steering Stem Locknut [C]
Claw Washer
Adjust the steering using the steering stem nut wrench
[A].
Special Tool - Ste ...
Diode Circuit Inspection
Remove the relay box (see Relay Box Removal).
Check conductivity of the following pairs of terminals (see
Relay Box Internal Circuit in this section).
Diode Circuit Inspection
The resistance should be low in one direction and more
than 10 times as much in the other direction. If any dio ...