Piston Ring End Gap Standard:
Top 0.20 
0.30 mm (0.0079
0.0118 in.)
Second 0.35 
0.50 mm (0.0138
0.0197 in.)
Service Limit: Top 0.6 mm (0.024 in.)
Second 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
If the end gap of either ring is greater than the service limit, replace all the rings.
Piston Ring Thickness Inspection
BalancerFuel Pump Installation
Remove dirt or dust from the fuel pump [A] by lightly applying
compressed air.
Replace the fuel pump gasket with a new one.
Check that the fuel pump terminal [A] and band [B] are in
place.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the fuel pump bolts.
Tighten the ...
Balance Adjustment
If the wheel always stops in one position, provisionally
attach a balance weight [A] on the rim at the marking using
adhesive tape.
Rotate the wheel 1/4 turn [B], and see whether or not the
wheel stops in this position. If it does, the correct balance
weight is being used.
If the whe ...
Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emergency
Your Kawasaki Motorcycle has been
designed and manufactured to provide
you optimum safety and convenience.
However, in order to fully benefit
from Kawasaki’s safety engineering
and craftsmanship, it is essential that
you, the owner and operator, properly
maintain your motorcycle and becom ...