Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608

If roughness or binding is found, replace the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Removal/Installation).
If there is any damage to the wheel, replace the wheel.
If rim runout exceeds the service limit, check the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Inspection).
If the problem is not due to the bearings, replace the wheel.
Rim Runout (with tire installed) Standard: Axial TIR 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) or less
Radial TIR 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) or less
Service Limit: Axial TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
Radial TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
| WARNING Damaged wheel parts may fail and cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Never attempt to repair a damaged wheel part. If the wheel part is damaged, it must be replaced with a new one. |
Rear Wheel Installation
Axle InspectionBreak-in
The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that the motorcycle is ridden is designated
as the
break-in period. If the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you
may
very well end up with a “broken down” instead of a “broken in” motorcycle after
a
few thousand kilometers.
The fol ...
Sidestand Installation
Replace the sidestand nut [A] with a new one.
Apply grease to the sliding areas [B].
Tighten the sidestand bolt [C] first, and then the sidestand
nut.
Torque - Sidestand Bolt: 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 ft·lb)
Sidestand Nut: 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 ft·lb)
Install the spring [D] as sh ...
Oil and/or Oil Filter Change
To change the engine oil and replace
oil filter, the engine oil drain bolt and
oil filter must be removed. The oil
change and oil filter replacement
should be done by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. Engine Oil Drain Bolt
A. Oil Filter
WARNINGEngine oil is a toxic s ...