NOTICE
The O-rings between the side plates seal in the lubricant between the pin and the bushing. To avoid damaging the O-rings and resultant loss of lubricant, observe the following rules.
Use only kerosene or diesel oil for cleaning of the O-ring of the drive chain. Any other cleaning solution such as gasoline will cause deterioration and swelling of the O-ring. Immediately blow the chain dry with compressed air after cleaning. Complete cleaning and drying the chain within 10 minutes.
Oil Applied Areas [A] O-rings [B]
Final Drive
Drive Chain Slack InspectionCamshaft Chain Tensioner Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one.
Apply grease to the new O-ring.
Release the stopper [B] and push the push rod [C] into the
interior of the tensioner body [D] so that the position of the
push rod is 3 or 4 notches [E] as shown in the figure.
Install the tensioner body so that the ...
Bolt 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 ...
Break-in
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 fol ...