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 SystemDFI Parts Location
Main Throttle Sensor [A]
Subthrottle Sensor [B]
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator [C]
Subthrottle Valve Actuator [D]
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 [E]
Stick Coils #1, #2, #3, #4 [F]
Air Switching Valve [G]
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #1 [H]
Water Temperature Sensor [A]
Primary Fuel Injec ...
Water Temperature Sensor Inspection
Remove the water temperature sensor (see Water Temperature
Sensor Removal/Installation in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter).
Suspend the sensor [A] in a container of coolant so that
the temperature-sensing projection [C] is submerged.
Suspend an accurate thermometer [B] with temperature
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Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emergency
Your Kawasaki Motorcycle has been
designed and manufactured to provide
you optimum safety and convenience.
However, in order to fully benefit
from Kawasaki’s safety engineering
and craftsmanship, it is essential that
you, the owner and operator, properly
maintain your motorcycle and becom ...