If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new one.
The thermostat must be completely submerged and must not touch the container sides or bottom. Suspend an accurate thermometer [B] in the water so that the heat sensitive portions [C] are located in almost the same depth.
It must not touch the container, either.
If the measurement is out of the specified range, replace the thermostat with a new one.
Thermostat Valve Opening Temperature
58 62°C (136
144°F)
Kawasaki Clean Air System
The Kawasaki Clean Air System
(KCA) is a secondary air suction system
that helps the exhaust gases to
burn more completely. When the spent
fuel charge is released into the exhaust
system, it is still hot enough to
burn. The KCA System allows extra
air into the exhaust system so that the
spen ...
Air Suction System Damage Inspection
Separate the air switching valve hose [A] from the lower
air cleaner housing [B] (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Connect the following parts temporarily.
Fuel Pump Lead Connector [A]
Extension Tube [B]
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Hou ...
Subthrottle Sensor Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Disconnect the subthrottle sensor connector and connect
the harness adapter [A] between these connectors.
Spec ...