The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (r/min, rpm).
On the right side of the tachometer face is a portion called the “red zone”.
Engine r/min (rpm) in the red zone is above maximum recommended engine speed and is also above the range for good performance.
A. Tachometer
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”, the tachometer LED segments are blinks for a few seconds then goes off. If the tachometer does not operate correctly, have it checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NOTICE
Engine r/min (rpm) should not be allowed to enter the red zone; operation in the red zone will overstress the engine and may cause serious engine damage.
Shift-up Indicator
The shift-up indicator can be set to tachometer LED segments blinks at the desired engine speeds. This indicator is used to inform the rider when it is time to shift to the next higher gear.
This shift-up indicator is used to inform to the rider when it is time to shift to the next higher gear with blinking the tachometer LED segments.
The shift-up indicator can be used in closed course competition. Do not use the shift-up indicator during everyday riding.
Shift-up Indicator Setting
The shift-up indicator has three modes, light off, fast blinking or slow blinking. The shift-up indicator timing can be adjusted between 9 500 r/min (rpm) and 14 000 r/ min (rpm).
A. Tachometer
B. Adjustable Range
To select a shift-up indicator mode or adjust the shift-up engine speed setting in the tachometer, do the followings while the engine is at a stop.
The previous shift-up engine speed setting will be displayed in the tachometer.
A. Upper Button
B. Lower Button
C. Shift-up Engine Speed
The tachometer now operates normally.
WARNING Failing to properly observe the road ahead increases the chance of an accident. Do not concentrate on the shift-up indicator by taking your eyes off the road, observe using peripheral vision. When shifting down to a lower gear, do not shift at such a high speed that the engine r/min (rpm) jumps excessively. Not only can this cause engine damage, but the rear wheel may skid and cause an accident. Downshifting should be done below 5 000 r/min (rpm) for each gear. |
NOTE
NOTICE
Engine r/min (rpm) should not be allowed to enter the red zone; operation in the red zone will overstress the engine and may cause serious engine damage.
Rider’s Seat Installation
Insert the tabs on the front of the
rider’s seat into the slots in the frame
and secure the seat with mounting
bolts.
Install the seat cover and bolts.
A. Rider’s Seat
B. Tabs
C. Slots
D. Stays ...
Rear Caliper Holder Shaft Wear
The caliper body must slide smoothly on the caliper holder
shafts [A]. If the body does not slide smoothly, one pad will
wear more than the other, pad wear will increase, and constant
drag on the disc will raise brake and brake fluid temperature.
Check to see that the caliper holder shafts ar ...
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Sensor Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the exhaust butterfly valve actuator sensor
connector (3 pins connector) [A] (see Exhaust Butterfly
Valve Actuator Sensor Input Voltage Inspection).
Connect a digital meter [B] to the exhaust butterfly valve
actuator sensor connector.
Measur ...