In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, it is very important to check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also, check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good condition. Please ask your authorized Kawasaki dealer for torque values.
1. Clutch Lever Holder Bolts
2. Steering Stem Head Nut
3. Handlebar Clamp Bolts
4. Front Fork Clamp Bolts
5. Brake Lever Mounting Bolts
6. Front Fender Mounting Bolts
7. Engine Mounting Bolts and Nuts
8. Rear Frame Mounting Bolts
9. Brake Disc Mounting Bolts
10. Front Axle Clamp Bolts
11. Front Axle Nut
12. Caliper Mounting Bolts
13. Side Stand Bolt
14. Suspension Likage Tie-Rod Nuts
15. Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut
16. Footpeg Mounting Bolts
17. Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts
18. Rear Axle Nut
19. Rear Sprocket Nuts
20. Silencer Mounting Bolt
21. Brake Pedal Bolt
22. Exhaust Pipe Mounting Bolt and Nuts
Exhaust Device
This motorcycle is equipped with a
exhaust device system. This system
controls the valve in the exhaust pipe
and produces stable engine power at
low and middle engine speed. This exhaust
device is controlled by the ECU,
and adjustment or maintenance should
be done only by a competent mechanic ...
Before Servicing
Before starting to perform an inspection service or carry out a disassembly
and reassembly operation
on a motorcycle, read the precautions given below. To facilitate actual
operations, notes, illustrations,
photographs, cautions, and detailed descriptions have been included in each
chapter w ...
Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication
Remove the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Removal
in the Steering chapter).
Using a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and
lower ball bearings [A] in the cages.
Wipe the upper and lower outer races which are press
-fitted into the head pipe to clean off grease and dirt.
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