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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Check 3-5: Warning Indicator Light (Red LED) (Oil Pressure Warning)
Inspection
Connect the leads in the same circuit as Check 3-2.
Connect the terminal [10] to the battery (–) terminal.
Check that the oil pressure warning symbol [A] and the
warning indicator light (Red LED) [B] go on.
If the indicator light does not go on, replace the meter unit.
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Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
In the left side view of the motorcycle, check to see
the pulley [A] clockwise [B] and counterclockwise [C]
smoothly.
The pulley turns ...