Do not remove pressed oil or grease seals unless removal is necessary. Replace with new ones whenever removed.
Press new oil seals with manufacture and size marks facing out. Make sure the seal is aligned properly when installing.
Apply specified grease to the lip of seal before installing the seal.
Circlips, Cotter Pins
Replace the circlips or cotter pins that were removed with new ones. Take care not to open the clip excessively when installing to prevent deformation.
Ball Bearing and Needle Bearing
LubricationRear 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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Wear Inspection
Remove the left front footpeg bracket
bolts.
A. Front Footpeg Bracket
B. Bolts
Remove the bolts and chain cover.
A. Bolts
B. Chain Cover
Stretch the chain taut either by using
the chain adjusters, or by hanging a
10 kg (22 lb) weight on the chain.
Measure the lengt ...
Special Tools and Sealant
Hand Tester:
57001-1394
Flywheel Puller Assembly, M38 × 1.5/M35 × 1.5:
57001-1405
Peak Voltage Adapter:
57001-1415
Lead Wire - Peak Voltage Adapter:
57001-1449
Key Registration Unit:
57001-1582
Grip:
57001-1591
Flywheel & Pulley Holder:
57001-1605
Rotor Holder:
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