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 SystemIntake Air Pressure Sensor #1 Output Voltage Inspection
Measure the output voltage at the intake air pressure sensor
#1 in the same way as input voltage inspection, note
the following.
Disconnect the intake air pressure sensor #1 connector
and connect the measuring adapter [A] between these
connectors.
[B] Main Harness
[C] Intake Air Pressu ...
Daily Checks
Check the following items each day before you ride. The time required is
minimal,
and habitual performance of these checks will help ensure you a safe, reliable
ride.
If any irregularities are found during these checks, refer to the Maintenance
and
Adjustment chapter or see your dealer fo ...
Wheel Alignment Inspection
Check that the notch [A] on the alignment indicator [B]
aligns with the same swingarm mark or position [C] that
the other side alignment indicator notch aligns with.
If they do not, adjust the chain slack and align the wheel
alignment (see Drive Chain Slack Adjustment).
NOTE
Wheel align ...