| WARNING Pressurized nitrogen may explode when heated. The rear shock contains nitrogen gas. To avoid an explosion, do not incinerate the shock body without first releasing the nitrogen and removing the shraeder valve. |
| WARNING Pressurized gas can cause injury. Do not point the drill toward your face or body. |
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
SwingarmPassenger’s Seat Installation
Insert the tab on the rear of the passenger’s
seat into the slot in the
frame.
Insert the projections at the front of
the passenger’s seat into the holes
on the frame.
Push down the front part of the passenger’s
seat until the lock clicks.
A. Passenger’s Seat
B. Proj ...
Rear Shock Absorber Removal
Remove:
Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
chapter)
Bolts [A] (Both Sides)
Foot Guard [B] (Both Sides)
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
WARNINGBe sure to h ...
Oil and/or Oil Filter Change
To change the engine oil and replace
oil filter, the engine oil drain bolt and
oil filter must be removed. The oil
change and oil filter replacement
should be done by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. Engine Oil Drain Bolt
A. Oil Filter
WARNINGEngine oil is a toxic s ...