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... Instruments ...Speedometer: ...Digital Display ...Fuel Gauge: ...RESET Button/MODE button: ...Warning/Indicator Lights: ...Keys ...Ignition Switch ...Right Handlebar Switches...Engine Stop Switch: ...Starter Button: ...Left Handlebar Switches ...Dimmer Switch: ...Turn Signal Switch:...8 12 13 16 19 22 22 23 23 26 26 26 28 29 31 31 31 32 32 32 Horn Button: ...Brake Lever Adjusters...Fuel Tank Cap ...Fuel Tank ...Side Stand ...Seat...Tool Kit Case ...Helmet-Hook ...Windshield...Special Warning on the Use of Saddlebags...Saddlebags ...Steering Lock ...Electric Accessory...
... Instruments ...Speedometer: ...Digital Display ...Fuel Gauge: ...RESET Button/MODE button: ...Warning/Indicator Lights: ...Keys ...Ignition Switch ...Right Handlebar Switches...Engine Stop Switch: ...Starter Button: ...Left Handlebar Switches ...Dimmer Switch: ...Turn Signal Switch:...8 12 13 16 19 22 22 23 23 26 26 26 28 29 31 31 31 32 32 32 Horn Button: ...Brake Lever Adjusters...Fuel Tank Cap ...Fuel Tank ...Side Stand ...Seat...Tool Kit Case ...Helmet-Hook ...Windshield...Special Warning on the Use of Saddlebags...Saddlebags ...Steering Lock ...Electric Accessory...
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... Periodic Maintenance Chart...Engine Oil ...Cooling System ...Drive Belt...Spark Plugs...Evaporative Emission Control System (California model only) ...Valve Clearance ...Kawasaki Clean Air System ...Air Cleaner ... 64 65 66 67 69 71 71 74 77 79 84 95 102 108 109 110 111 112 113 Throttle Control System ...Idle Speed ...Clutch ...Brakes ...Brake Light Switches...Rear Shock Absorber...Wheels ...Battery...Headlight Beam...Fuses ...General Lubrication...Cleaning Your Motorcycle ...Bolt and Nut Tightening...STORAGE ...TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER SATISFACTION ...Reporting Safety...
... Periodic Maintenance Chart...Engine Oil ...Cooling System ...Drive Belt...Spark Plugs...Evaporative Emission Control System (California model only) ...Valve Clearance ...Kawasaki Clean Air System ...Air Cleaner ... 64 65 66 67 69 71 71 74 77 79 84 95 102 108 109 110 111 112 113 Throttle Control System ...Idle Speed ...Clutch ...Brakes ...Brake Light Switches...Rear Shock Absorber...Wheels ...Battery...Headlight Beam...Fuses ...General Lubrication...Cleaning Your Motorcycle ...Bolt and Nut Tightening...STORAGE ...TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER SATISFACTION ...Reporting Safety...
Owners Manual
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Tail/Brake Light Seat Tool Kit Case/Tool Kit Air Cleaner Element Fuel Tank 38. Rear Brake Pedal 42. Mufflers 40. LOCATION OF PARTS 15 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. Rear Brake Light Switch 43. Idle Speed Adjusting Screw 41. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear) Steering Lock 39.
Tail/Brake Light Seat Tool Kit Case/Tool Kit Air Cleaner Element Fuel Tank 38. Rear Brake Pedal 42. Mufflers 40. LOCATION OF PARTS 15 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. Rear Brake Light Switch 43. Idle Speed Adjusting Screw 41. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear) Steering Lock 39.
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... riding condition. 8. Furthermore, any other vehicle. Maximum Load Weight of the motorcycle. Poorly designed or installed items can be used to tow any trailer or other aspect of their weight, but also due to be adverse and that Kawasaki cannot assume responsibility for the results of such unintended use of such accessories will increase the mass of the steering assembly...
... riding condition. 8. Furthermore, any other vehicle. Maximum Load Weight of the motorcycle. Poorly designed or installed items can be used to tow any trailer or other aspect of their weight, but also due to be adverse and that Kawasaki cannot assume responsibility for the results of such unintended use of such accessories will increase the mass of the steering assembly...
Owners Manual
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... advance the hour or minute continuously. żThe clock works normally from the back-up power while the ignition switch is turned off. żWhen the battery is connected. the RESET button. Push the MODE button to 1:00, and starts working . Push the MODE button. 24 GENERAL INFORMATION display starts flashing. NOTE żPushing the MODE button momentarily advances...
... advance the hour or minute continuously. żThe clock works normally from the back-up power while the ignition switch is turned off. żWhen the battery is connected. the RESET button. Push the MODE button to 1:00, and starts working . Push the MODE button. 24 GENERAL INFORMATION display starts flashing. NOTE żPushing the MODE button momentarily advances...
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Warning/Indicator Lights: N: When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator light is lit. : When the headlight is on high beam, the high beam indicator light is used to shift through the digital display modes and to 0.0. 26 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel Gauge: The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. When vehicle stands with side stand, fuel gauge cannot show the amount of...
Warning/Indicator Lights: N: When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator light is lit. : When the headlight is on high beam, the high beam indicator light is used to shift through the digital display modes and to 0.0. 26 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel Gauge: The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. When vehicle stands with side stand, fuel gauge cannot show the amount of...
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... key code on the tag or your wallet or riding gear, in your key. Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located at home and keep another spare in case the original is lost . B. Ignition Switch OFF ON P (Park) D. This is in its records. GENERAL INFORMATION 29 the number in the OFF or P (Park) position. C. A. Store one key at the left side behind the rear cylinder...
... key code on the tag or your wallet or riding gear, in your key. Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located at home and keep another spare in case the original is lost . B. Ignition Switch OFF ON P (Park) D. This is in its records. GENERAL INFORMATION 29 the number in the OFF or P (Park) position. C. A. Store one key at the left side behind the rear cylinder...
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without the motorcycle running for a long time (one hour), the battery may become totally discharged. Taillight and P (Park) licence plate light on . All electrical equipment can be used. Engine off . NOTE żTail and, license plate lights are on when the starter button is in the ON position The headlight goes on whenever the ignition switch is released after turning the ignition key to ON. żIf you...
without the motorcycle running for a long time (one hour), the battery may become totally discharged. Taillight and P (Park) licence plate light on . All electrical equipment can be used. Engine off . NOTE żTail and, license plate lights are on when the starter button is in the ON position The headlight goes on whenever the ignition switch is released after turning the ignition key to ON. żIf you...
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... into the fuel tank cap and turn the key to the original position. NOTE żThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed without the key inserted, and the key cannot be locked. A. Ignition Key B. Key Hole Cover 34 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel Tank Cap To open the fuel tank cap, insert the ignition key into place with the key inserted. Close the key hole cover. Fuel Tank Cap C. To close the cap or the cap cannot be removed unless the cap is locked properly...
... into the fuel tank cap and turn the key to the original position. NOTE żThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed without the key inserted, and the key cannot be locked. A. Ignition Key B. Key Hole Cover 34 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel Tank Cap To open the fuel tank cap, insert the ignition key into place with the key inserted. Close the key hole cover. Fuel Tank Cap C. To close the cap or the cap cannot be removed unless the cap is locked properly...
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Holder the front and rear ends of the • Pull seat to make sure they are securely A. Hook B. the hook of the middle on the • Insert seat into the receptacle on the frame. Projection B. Receptacle locked. GENERAL INFORMATION 41 Seat Installation To install the seat, insert the projection of the front on the seat into the holder on the frame. • A.
Holder the front and rear ends of the • Pull seat to make sure they are securely A. Hook B. the hook of the middle on the • Insert seat into the receptacle on the frame. Projection B. Receptacle locked. GENERAL INFORMATION 41 Seat Installation To install the seat, insert the projection of the front on the seat into the holder on the frame. • A.
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... the steering lock, turn to the left . Insert the ignition key. 48 GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING Also reduce speed according to the left . NOTE żIf the steering is equipped with the steering lock at the right side of control and subsequent accident. Failure to adjust the speed to the right. Turn the key half a turn the handlebar slightly to compensate for added weight and other conditions may...
... the steering lock, turn to the left . Insert the ignition key. 48 GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING Also reduce speed according to the left . NOTE żIf the steering is equipped with the steering lock at the right side of control and subsequent accident. Failure to adjust the speed to the right. Turn the key half a turn the handlebar slightly to compensate for added weight and other conditions may...
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When the motorcycle is equipped with a positive neutral finder. The transmission will shift only into neutral. To use the positive neutral finder, shift down to 1st gear, then lift up on the shift pedal while standing still. 62 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE the throttle part way, while re• Open leasing the clutch lever. NOTE żThe transmission is standing still, the transmission cannot be shifted past neutral from 1st gear.
When the motorcycle is equipped with a positive neutral finder. The transmission will shift only into neutral. To use the positive neutral finder, shift down to 1st gear, then lift up on the shift pedal while standing still. 62 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE the throttle part way, while re• Open leasing the clutch lever. NOTE żThe transmission is standing still, the transmission cannot be shifted past neutral from 1st gear.
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Brakes ...Brake pad wear: Lining thickness more than 1 mm (0.04 in .). Electrical equipment ...All lights (Headlight, Tail/Brake Lights, Turn Signal Lights Warning/Indicator Lights) and horn work. SAFE OPERATION 75 Front Rear Up to 180 kg (397 lb) 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 28 psi) Load Up to lock. No binding of control cables. Coolant ...No coolant leakage. No brake fluid leakage. Clutch ...Clutch lever play 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.). Nuts, bolts, fasteners...
Brakes ...Brake pad wear: Lining thickness more than 1 mm (0.04 in .). Electrical equipment ...All lights (Headlight, Tail/Brake Lights, Turn Signal Lights Warning/Indicator Lights) and horn work. SAFE OPERATION 75 Front Rear Up to 180 kg (397 lb) 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 28 psi) Load Up to lock. No binding of control cables. Coolant ...No coolant leakage. No brake fluid leakage. Clutch ...Clutch lever play 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.). Nuts, bolts, fasteners...
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... the proper pressure, and check the wheel balance. Do not attempt high speed operation unless you are familiar with one heat colder range NGK CPR8EA-9. Tires: High speed operation is at the upper level line. Engine Oil: To avoid engine seizure and resulting loss of the brakes, especially during high speed operation. Steering:Looseness in the steering can cause loss of control. Check to...
... the proper pressure, and check the wheel balance. Do not attempt high speed operation unless you are familiar with one heat colder range NGK CPR8EA-9. Tires: High speed operation is at the upper level line. Engine Oil: To avoid engine seizure and resulting loss of the brakes, especially during high speed operation. Steering:Looseness in the steering can cause loss of control. Check to...
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inspect Brake fluid level inspect Brake operation (effectiveness, play, drag) - MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 89 Frequency Whichever comes first *Odometer Reading km × 1 000 (mile × 1 000) See Page Operation (Chassis Items) Brake pad wear inspect # K Brake hose installation condition - inspect Brake light switch operation - inspect Every 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 (0.6) (3.75) (7.5) (11.25) (15) (18.75) (22.5) year 6 months year 121 121 122 124 125
inspect Brake fluid level inspect Brake operation (effectiveness, play, drag) - MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 89 Frequency Whichever comes first *Odometer Reading km × 1 000 (mile × 1 000) See Page Operation (Chassis Items) Brake pad wear inspect # K Brake hose installation condition - inspect Brake light switch operation - inspect Every 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 (0.6) (3.75) (7.5) (11.25) (15) (18.75) (22.5) year 6 months year 121 121 122 124 125
Owners Manual
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... result in the oil, but the oil itself loses its lubricative quality if used , • If wait several minutes until the oil settles. • NOTICE Racing the engine before each ride and change the oil and replace the oil filter in the Owner's Manual. • drain down. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 95 Engine Oil In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at idle speed.
... result in the oil, but the oil itself loses its lubricative quality if used , • If wait several minutes until the oil settles. • NOTICE Racing the engine before each ride and change the oil and replace the oil filter in the Owner's Manual. • drain down. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 95 Engine Oil In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at idle speed.
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Remove the engine oil drain plug. • • • WARNING Motor oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of used oil properly. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 97 Oil and/or Oil Filter Change Warm up the engine thoroughly, and then stop it. A. Cover B. Bolt A. Place an oil pan beneath the engine. Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods or possible recycling. • Remove the cover. Engine Oil Drain Plug the oil completely drain with • Let the motorcycle perpendicular to the ground.
Remove the engine oil drain plug. • • • WARNING Motor oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of used oil properly. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 97 Oil and/or Oil Filter Change Warm up the engine thoroughly, and then stop it. A. Cover B. Bolt A. Place an oil pan beneath the engine. Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods or possible recycling. • Remove the cover. Engine Oil Drain Plug the oil completely drain with • Let the motorcycle perpendicular to the ground.
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... rear brake • Check light switch by depressing the brake pedal. Brake Pedal B. 10 mm (0.4 in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Inspection Turn the ignition key to inspect the front brake light switch. The front brake light switch requires no adjustment, but the rear brake light switch should go on . If it does not, adjust the rear brake • If light switch. The brake light should be adjusted in .) it does not, ask your authorized Kawasaki...
... rear brake • Check light switch by depressing the brake pedal. Brake Pedal B. 10 mm (0.4 in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Inspection Turn the ignition key to inspect the front brake light switch. The front brake light switch requires no adjustment, but the rear brake light switch should go on . If it does not, adjust the rear brake • If light switch. The brake light should be adjusted in .) it does not, ask your authorized Kawasaki...
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A. C. D. 126 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Adjustment To adjust the rear brake light switch, move the switch up or down by turning the adjusting nut. • NOTICE To avoid damaging the electrical connections inside the switch, be sure that the switch body does not turn during adjustment. Rear Brake Light Switch Adjusting Nut Lights sooner. Lights later. B.
A. C. D. 126 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Adjustment To adjust the rear brake light switch, move the switch up or down by turning the adjusting nut. • NOTICE To avoid damaging the electrical connections inside the switch, be sure that the switch body does not turn during adjustment. Rear Brake Light Switch Adjusting Nut Lights sooner. Lights later. B.
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... care when washing the windshield, the headlight cover, and the plastic parts as ammonia-based window cleaners. sure the engine and exhaust are • Be cool before washing. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 147 WARNING Build-up of debris or flammable materials. Allow the engine to seals, • Avoid brake pads, and tires. applying degreaser to cool, then remove any collected debris. Avoid wire brushes, steel wool...
... care when washing the windshield, the headlight cover, and the plastic parts as ammonia-based window cleaners. sure the engine and exhaust are • Be cool before washing. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 147 WARNING Build-up of debris or flammable materials. Allow the engine to seals, • Avoid brake pads, and tires. applying degreaser to cool, then remove any collected debris. Avoid wire brushes, steel wool...