The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that the motorcycle is ridden is designated as the break-in period. If the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you may very well end up with a “broken down” instead of a “broken in” motorcycle after a few thousand kilometers.
The following rules should be observed during the break-in period.
NOTE
When operating on public roadways, keep maximum speed under traffic low limits.
| WARNING New tires are slippery and may cause loss of control and injury. A break-in period of 160 km (100 miles) is necessary to establish normal tire traction. During break-in, avoid sudden and maximum braking and acceleration, and hard cornering. |
In addition to the above, at 1 000 km (600 mi) it is extremely important that the owner has the initial maintenance service performed by a competent mechanic following the procedures in the Service Manual.
Front Footpeg PositionBolt and Nut Tightening
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 Hol ...
Fuel Level Warning Indicator Light
: The fuel level warning
indicators
are activated when approximately 3.8 L
(1.0 US gal) of fuel remains as follows:
For models without KIBS:
A. Fuel Level Warning Indicator Light
B. “FUEL” Indication
The fuel level warning indicator light
( ) goes
on and “FUEL” blinks in the
...
KIBS Warning Indicator Light (For models equipped
with KIBS)
The yellow warning indicator light in
the meter unit functions as the KIBS
warning indicator light. The yellow
warning indicator light and warning
symbol “KIBS” go on if there is a malfunction
in the KIBS system. When the
warning light is on, the KIBS system
stops functioning. However, th ...
