Screw the needle bearing driver into the driver holder.
Insert the needle bearing driver into the needle bearing and press the needle bearing.
NOTE
For a bearing of inner diameter
17, select the pressing
side of the needle bearing driver according to its pressing
depth.
Special Tools - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129
Needle Bearing Driver, 17/
18: 57001
-1609
NOTE
Needle Bearings [A] Oil Seals [B] Frame [C] Rear Shock Absorber [D] Swingarm [E] Tie-rod [F] Rocker Arms [G] 5.5 mm (0.22 in.) [H] 5.9 mm (0.23 in.) [I] Front [J] Right Side [K] Left Side [L]
Coupling Bearing Inspection
Since the coupling bearing is made to extremely close
tolerances, the clearance can not normally be measured.
NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the coupling bearing for
inspection. If the bearing is removed, it will need to be
replaced with a new one.
Turn the bearing in the coupling b ...
Clutch Plate Warp Inspection
Place each friction plate or steel plate on a surface plate
and measure the gap between the surface plate [A] and
each friction plate or steel plate [B] with a thickness gauge
[C]. The gap is the amount of friction or steel plate warp.
If any plate is warped over the service limit, repla ...
Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS,
For models equipped with KIBS)
KIBS regulates anti-lock braking performance
with more precision during
sports riding compared to a conventional
ABS system.
KIBS is designed to help prevent
the wheels from locking up when the
brakes are applied hard while riding
straight. KIBS automatically regulates
brake force using en ...