NOTICE
Never drop the vehicle-down sensor especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor can damage it.
Remove: Rear Seat (see Rear Seat Removal in the Frame chapter) Upper Seat Cover (see Seat Cover Removal in the Frame chapter) Connector [A] Bolts [B] and Nuts Vehicle-down Sensor [C]
Vehicle-down Sensor InstallationInstrument display brightness control
The brightness of the tachometer
LED segments and illumination of the
multifunction meter are controlled automatically
depending on the ambient
brightness.
A. Tachometer
B. Ambient Brightness Sensor
C. Multifunction Meter
NOTE
Be careful not to cover the ambient
brightness sensor on th ...
Shifting Gears
Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever.
Shift into the next higher or lower
gear.
Open the throttle part way, while releasing
the clutch lever.
For smooth riding, each gear position
should cover the proper rate of speed
shown in the table.
WARNINGDownshifti ...
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
Press down on the seat several times
to inspect the stroke.
Visually inspect the rear shock absorber
for oil leaks.
If there is any doubt about the rear
shock absorber, it should be inspected
by an authorized Kawasaki
dealer.
A. Rear Shock Absorber
Spring Preload Adjustment
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