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 SystemWhat Am I Responsible For?
You are responsible for maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance
schedule shown in this owner’s manual.
You are responsible for notifying your dealer immediately if there is a problem,
and you, as the owner, will need to authorize the dealer to inspect the unit.
You will be re ...
Oxygen Sensor Heater Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the oxygen sensor lead connector [A].
Connect a digital meter [A] to the terminals in the oxygen
sensor lead connector [B].
Measure the oxygen sensor heat ...
Brake Pedal Removal
Remove:
Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts [A]
Foot Guard [B]
Screw and Stopper [C]
Bolt [D]
Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts [E]
Cable Guide [F]
Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Joint Pin [B]
Rear Brake Light Switch Spring [C]
Return Spring [D]
Remove the brake pedal mounting b ...