Use a vernier caliper at several points around the piston.
Piston Ring Groove Width Standard:
Top [A] 0.82
0.84 mm (0.0323
0.0331 in.)
Second [B] 0.82
0.84 mm
(0.0323
0.0331 in.)
Service Limit:
0.92 mm (0.036 in.)
Second 0.92 mm (0.036 in.)

If the width of any of the two grooves is wider than the service limit at any point, replace the piston.
Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Piston Ring Thickness InspectionKIBS Hydraulic Unit Terminal Names
1. Ground: BK
2. CAN Communication Line (High): GY/BL
3. Front Wheel Rotation Sensor Signal Input: Y
4. Power Supply: BR/W
5. KIBS Kawasaki Self-Daignosis System Terminal: P
6. Front and Rear Brake Light Switch Signal: BL/R
7. Unused
8. Front Wheel Rotation Sensor Signal Output: G/Y
9. P ...
Rear Caliper Removal
Remove:
Bolt [A]
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor [B]
Loosen the banjo bolt [C] at the brake hose lower end,
and tighten it loosely.
Loosen the caliper holder pin [D].
Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter).
Unscrew the banjo bolt and remove t ...
Air Cleaner Oil Draining
A drain hose is connected to the bottom of the air cleaner
to drain water or oil accumulated in the cleaner part.
Visually check the drain hose [A] if the water or oil accumulates.
If any water or oil accumulates in the hose, remove the
plug [B] from the drain hose and drain it.
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