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
BalancerCamshaft, Camshaft Cap Wear Inspection
Remove the camshaft caps (see Camshaft Removal).
Cut the strips of plastigage (press gauge) to journal width.
Place a strip on each journal parallel to the camshaft installed
in the correct position.
Tighten the camshaft cap bolts and upper camshaft chain
guide bolts to the specified ...
Brake Line Bleeding
The brake fluid has a very low compression coefficient so
that almost all the movement of the brake lever or pedal
is transmitted directly to the caliper for braking action. Air,
however, is easily compressed. When air enters the brake
lines, brake lever or pedal movement will be partially used
...
Bolt and Nut Tightening
In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, it is very important to
check
the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also, check to see that each
cotter
pin is in place and in good condition. Please ask your authorized Kawasaki
dealer
for torque values.
1. Clutch Lever Hol ...