Special Tools
Front Wheel RemovalBrakes
Brake Wear Inspection
Inspect the brakes for wear. For each
front and rear disc brake caliper, if the
thickness of either pad is less than
1 mm (0.04 in.), replace both pads
in the caliper as a set. Pad replacement
should be done by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. Lining Thickness
B. ...
Lower Fairing Removal
Remove the quick rivets [A].
Remove:
Quick Rivets [A]
Bolts [B]
Pull up the core by the flat-head screwdriver (–), and then
remove the quick rivet.
Clear the hook portions on the upper edges [C] from the
slots, and remove the left lower fairing [D].
While pulling down ...
Steering Play Inspection
Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in
the Frame chapter).
Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
tap each end of the handlebar. The f ...