This motorcycle is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system.
The converter reacts with carbonmonoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides to convert them into carbon dioxide, water, nitrogen and oxygen resulting in much cleaner exhaust gases to be discharged into the atmosphere.
For proper operation of the catalytic converter, the following cautions must be observed.
| WARNING Operating or parking the vehicle near flammable materials can cause a fire, and can result in property damage or severe personal injury. Do not idle or park your vehicle in an area where tall or dry vegetation, or other flammable materials could come into contact with the muffler or exhaust pipe. The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot during normal operation and can cause serious burns. Never touch a hot engine, exhaust pipe, or muffler during operation or after stopping the engine. |
Under these conditions unburned air/fuel mixture flowing out of engine excessively accelerates reaction in the converter allowing the converter to overheat and become damaged when the engine is hot, or reduces converter performance when the engine is cold.
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Sport-kawasaki traction control (s-ktrc)Rear Shock Absorber Removal
Remove:
Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
chapter)
Bolts [A] (Both Sides)
Foot Guard [B] (Both Sides)
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
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Alternator Rotor Installation
Using a cleaning fluid, clean off any oil or dirt on the following
portions and dry them with a clean cloth.
Crankshaft Tapered Portion [A]
Alternator Rotor Tapered Portion [B]
Install the alternator rotor.
Using a cleaning fluid, clean off any oil or dirt on the
washer [A] ...
Thermostat Removal
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in
the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Throttle Body Assy Holder Clamp [A]
...