Lubricate the points shown below, with either motor oil or regular grease, in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart or whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions.
Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe off any grease, oil, dirt, or grime.
NOTE
A few drops of oil are effective to keep bolts and nuts from rusting and sticking. This makes removal easier.
Badly rusted nuts, bolts, etc., should be replaced with new ones.
Apply motor oil to the following pivots
Lubricate the following cables with a pressure cable luber
Apply grease to the following points
(K): Should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NOTE
After connecting the cables, adjust them.
FusesOxygen Sensor Heater Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the oxygen sensor lead connector [A].
Connect a digital meter [A] to the terminals in the oxygen
sensor lead connector [B].
Measure the oxygen sensor heat ...
Connecting Rod Twist Inspection
With the big-end arbor [A] still on V block [C], hold the
connecting rod horizontally and measure the amount that
the arbor [B] varies from being paralleled with the surface
plate over a 100 mm (3.94 in.) length of the arbor to determine
the amount of connecting rod twist.
If the conne ...
Technical Information-Power Mode
The rider can choose from three engine power modes to suit their preferences
and road conditions.
The FI ECU controls the engine power by adjusting fuel injection, air intake,
and ignition timing. It
enables three-mode selection: Full Power (Mode F), Middle Power (Mode M), and
Low Power (M ...
