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.
FusesGear Position Switch Installation
Securely place the springs [A] and pins [B] into the holes
[C] of the shift drum.
Apply grease to the new O-ring [D].
Install the gear position switch [E].
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the gear position switch screws [F].
Tighten:
Torque - Gear Position Swit ...
KIBS Motor Relay Inspection (Service Code b 35)
Check the KIBS motor relay fuse (25 A) [A] (see Fuse
Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
If the fuse is good, check the wiring continuity as follows.
Disconnect:
Battery Positive Cable (see Battery Removal in the Electrical
System chapter)
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Lead Connector (see ...
Valve Clearance
Valve and valve seat wear decreases
valve clearance, upsetting valve timing.
NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted,
wear will eventually
cause the valves to remain
partly open; which lowers performance,
burns the valves and
valve seats, and may cause serious
engine damage.
Valve cle ...
