Frequent and proper care of your Kawasaki motorcycle will enhance its appearance, optimize overall performance, and extend its useful life.
Covering your motorcycle with a high quality, breathable motorcycle cover will help protect its finish from harmful UV rays, pollutants, and reduce the amount of dust reaching its surfaces.
| WARNING Build-up of debris or flammable material in and around the vehicle chassis, engine, and exhaust can cause mechanical problems and increase the risk of fire. When operating the vehicle in conditions that allow debris or flammable material to collect in and around the vehicle, inspect the engine, electrical component and exhaust areas frequently. If debris or flammable materials have collected, park the vehicle outside and stop the engine. Allow the engine to cool, then remove any collected debris. Do not park or store the vehicle in an enclosed space prior to inspecting for build-up of debris or flammable materials. |
Washing Your MotorcycleThrottle Control System Inspection
Check the throttle grip free play [A].
If the free play is incorrect, adjust the throttle cables.
Throttle Grip Free Play
Standard: 2 3 mm (0.08
0.12 in.)
Check that the throttle grip [B] moves smoothly from full
open to close, and the throttle closes quickly and completely
by the ...
Parking
WARNINGOperating or parking the vehicle
near flammable materials can
cause a fire, and can result in
property damage or severe personal
injury.
Do not idle or park your vehicle
in an area where tall or dry vegetation,
or other flammable materials
could come into cont ...
Connecting Rod Bend Inspection
Remove the connecting rod big end bearing inserts, and
reinstall the connecting rod big end cap.
Select an arbor [A] of the same diameter as the connecting
rod big end, and insert the arbor through the connecting
rod big end.
Select an arbor of the same diameter as the piston pin
and ...
