Replace the chain guide if it shows any signs of abnormal wear or damage.
Drive Chain Wear Inspection
BrakesOverview
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 ...
Spark Plug Condition Inspection
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Visually inspect the spark plugs.
If the spark plug center electrode [A] and/or side electrode
[B] are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator [C]
is cracked, replace the plug.
If the spark plug is ...
Piston Ring Thickness Inspection
Measure the piston ring thickness.
Use the micrometer to measure at several points around
the ring.
Piston Ring Thickness
Standard:
Top [A] 0.77 0.79 mm (0.0303
0.0311 in.)
Second [B] 0.78 0.79 mm
(0.0307 0.0311 in.)
Service Limit:
Top 0.70 mm (0.0276 in.)
Second 0.71 mm (0.0280 ...