Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing.
NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage.
Valve clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Inspection and adjustment should be carried out only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual.
Evaporative Emission Control System (California
model only)
Kawasaki Clean Air SystemSpring Preload Adjustment
The spring preload adjuster is located
at the lower end of each front fork leg
and can be adjusted.
To increase spring preload and
stiffen the suspension, turn the
preload adjuster clockwise with a
hexagon wrench.
To decrease preload and soften the
suspension, turn the preload adjust ...
Main Throttle Sensor Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Measure the main throttle sensor resistance in the same
way as input voltage inspection, note the following.
Disconnect the throttle sensor setting adapter [A] from the
connector of the main harness side.
Special Tool - Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter: 57 ...
Stick Coil Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the ECU (see ECU Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter).
Do not disconnect the ECU connectors.
Connect a digital meter [A] to the connector [B] with the
needle adapter set.
Special Tool - N ...