If any is worn down to the service limit, replace the brush assy.
Starter Motor Brush Length [B] Standard: 12.05 mm (0.4744 in.) Service Limit: 6.55 mm (0.258 in.)

Starter Motor Assembly
Commutator Cleaning and InspectionS-KTRC Mode Indicator
This indicator shows the selected
S-KTRC mode. For more detailed information
about the S-KTRC mode,
see Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control
(S-KTRC) section in the How to Ride
the Motorcycle chapter
A. S-KTRC Mode Indicator
NOTE
When the all S-KTRC mode indicators
go off, the battery voltag ...
Swingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal
may damage them.
Inspect the needle bearings [A] and ball bearing installed
in the swingarm.
The rollers and ball in a bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
visually inspec ...
Cylinder Head Warp Inspection
Clean the cylinder head.
Lay a straightedge across the lower surface of the cylinder
head at several positions.
Use a thickness gauge [A] to measure the space between
the straightedge [B] and the head.
Cylinder Head Warp
Standard: – – –
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
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