There is an adjuster on the brake lever. The adjuster has 6 positions so that the released lever position can be adjusted to suit the operator’s hands.
Push the lever forward and turn the adjuster to align the number with the mark on the lever holder. The distance from the grip to the released lever is minimum at Number 6 and maximum at Number 1.

A. Adjuster
B. Mark
Starter Button
Fuel Tank CapRear Shock Absorber Inspection
Press down on the seat several times
to inspect the stroke.
Visually inspect the rear shock absorber
for oil leaks.
If there is any doubt about the rear
shock absorber, it should be inspected
by an authorized Kawasaki
dealer.
A. Rear Shock Absorber
Spring Preload Adjustment
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Evaporative Emission Control System (California
model only)
This system routes fuel vapors from
the fuel system into the running engine
or stores the vapors in a canister when
the engine is stopped. Although no adjustments
are required, a thorough visual
inspection must be made at the intervals
specified by the Periodic Maintenance
Chart.
Inspection
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Battery
The battery installed in this motorcycle
is a sealed type, so it is not necessary
to check the battery electrolyte
level or add distilled water.
The sealing strip should not be pulled
off once the specified electrolyte has
been installed in the battery for initial
service.
However, in or ...