Measure the outside diameter [D] of the seating pattern on the valve seat.
If the outside diameter is too large or too small, repair the seat (see Valve Seat Repair).
Valve Seating Surface Outside Diameter Standard:
Exhaust 23.9 
24.1 mm (0.941
0.949 in.)
Intake 30.4 
30.6 mm (1.197
1.205 in.)
Measure the seat width [E] of the portion where there is no build-up carbon (white portion) of the valve seat with a vernier caliper.
Good [F]
If the width is too wide [G], too narrow [H] or uneven [J], repair the seat (see Valve Seat Repair).
Valve Seating Surface Width Standard:
Exhaust 0.8 
1.2 mm (0.03
0.05 in.)
Intake 0.5 
1.0 mm (0.02
0.04 in.)
Valve-to-Guide Clearance Measurement (Wobble Method)
Valve Seat RepairClutch 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 ...
Camshaft Removal
Remove:
Cylinder Head Cover (see Cylinder Head Cover Removal)
Crankshaft Sensor Cover (see Crankshaft Sensor Removal
in the Electrical System chapter)
Using a wrench on the timing rotor bolt [A], turn the crankshaft
clockwise until the line [B] (TDC mark for #1,4 pistons)
on the timin ...