Use heavy-duty brake fluid only from a container marked DOT4.
NOTICE
Do not spill brake fluid onto any painted surface.
Do not use fluid from a container that has been left open or that has been unsealed for a long time.
Check for fluid leakage around the fittings.
Check brake hose for damage.
Shift Pedal Removal
Remove:
Shift Lever Bolt [A]
Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts [B]
If the tie-rod [C] is to be removed from the shift pedal and
the shift lever, loosen the tie-rod locknuts [D].
The front tie-rod locknut is left-hand thread.
Remove:
Shift Pedal Mounting Bolt [A]
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Rear 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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Balancer Removal
Remove:
Engine (see Engine Removal in the Engine Removal/Installation
chapter)
Oil Pan (see Oil Pan Removal in the Engine Lubrication
System chapter)
Remove:
Balancer Shaft Clamp Lever Bolt [A]
Balancer Shaft Clamp Bolt [B]
Balancer Shaft Clamp Lever [C]
Balancer Shaft [D]
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