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 PositionOverview
Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) offers enhanced braking
stability (ABS performance
equivalent to the current model) to supersportmodels, which pitch more than most
motorcycles
and also offers high-precision front and rear brake pressure control
(high-precision ABS) for spo ...
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Installation
NOTE
The intake air pressure sensor #2 is the same part as
the intake air pressure sensor #1.
Installation is basically the reverse of removal.
Position the intake air pressure sensor #2 [A] between the
projections [B] on the rubber damper.
Install the rubber damper [A] on the brac ...
Fluid Level Inspection
With the brake fluid reservoirs held
horizontal, the brake fluid level must
be kept between the upper and lower
level lines.
A. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Upper Level Line
C. Lower Level Line
A. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Upper Level Line
C. Lower Level Line
If th ...
