It is important to lubricate rotating or sliding parts during assembly to minimize wear during initial operation. Lubrication points are called out throughout this manual, apply the specific oil or grease as specified.
Direction of Engine Rotation
When rotating the crankshaft by hand, the free play amount of rotating direction will affect the adjustment. Rotate the crankshaft to positive direction (clockwise viewed from output side).
Oil Seal, Grease Seal
Electrical LeadsRear 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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Front Master Cylinder Installation
Apply silicone grease to the sliding surface of the brake
lever pivot bolt.
Tighten:
Torque - Brake Lever Pivot Bolt: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf·m, 11
in·lb)
Brake Lever Pivot Bolt Nut: 5.9 N·m (0.60 kgf·m,
52 in·lb)
Assemble the reservoir [A] and the bracket [B] as shown
in the figu ...
Rear Fender Front Removal
Remove:
Flap and Rear Fender Rear (see Flap and Rear Fender
Rear Removal)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Battery (see Battery Removal in the Electrical System
chapter)
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator (see Exhaust Butterfly
Valve Actuator Remova ...