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... purchase of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance. Your new motorcycle is the product of a new Kawasaki Motorcycle. To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it whenever you can refer to do their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is not to provide instruction in all operators of this vehicle enroll in...
... purchase of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance. Your new motorcycle is the product of a new Kawasaki Motorcycle. To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it whenever you can refer to do their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is not to provide instruction in all operators of this vehicle enroll in...
Owners Manual
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... ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Meter 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 ...Steering Lock ...Electric Accessory Connectors ...BREAK-IN ...HOW...
... ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Meter 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 ...Steering Lock ...Electric Accessory Connectors ...BREAK-IN ...HOW...
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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 ...Throttle Control System ...Idle Speed ... 62 64 66 66 69 72 74 79 89 96 102 103 104 105 106 107 109 111 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 ...Throttle Control System ...Idle Speed ... 62 64 66 66 69 72 74 79 89 96 102 103 104 105 106 107 109 111 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...
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Idle Speed Adjusting Screw 39. Rear Brake Light Switch 41. Tail/Brake Light Seat Tool Kit Case/Tool Kit Air Cleaner Element Fuel Tank 36. Mufflers 38. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear) LOCATION OF PARTS 15 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Rear Brake Pedal 40. Steering Lock 37.
Idle Speed Adjusting Screw 39. Rear Brake Light Switch 41. Tail/Brake Light Seat Tool Kit Case/Tool Kit Air Cleaner Element Fuel Tank 36. Mufflers 38. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear) LOCATION OF PARTS 15 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Rear Brake Pedal 40. Steering Lock 37.
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... in an unsafe riding condition. 8. Maximum Load Weight of the steering assembly and can result in an unsafe riding condition. 9. Fairings, windshields, backrests, and other aspect of the motorcycle's operation. 7. Kawasaki does not manufacture sidecars or trailers for the results of such unintended use of such accessories will increase the mass of rider, passenger, baggage, and accessories must not exceed 180...
... in an unsafe riding condition. 8. Maximum Load Weight of the steering assembly and can result in an unsafe riding condition. 9. Fairings, windshields, backrests, and other aspect of the motorcycle's operation. 7. Kawasaki does not manufacture sidecars or trailers for the results of such unintended use of such accessories will increase the mass of rider, passenger, baggage, and accessories must not exceed 180...
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The displays stop flashing and the clock starts working again when the battery is turned off. When the battery is disconnected, the clock resets to advance the minutes. Push the MODE button. The clock works normally from the back-up power while the ignition switch is connected. Both the • Push hour and minute displays start flash- • ing again. NOTE...
The displays stop flashing and the clock starts working again when the battery is turned off. When the battery is disconnected, the clock resets to advance the minutes. Push the MODE button. The clock works normally from the back-up power while the ignition switch is connected. Both the • Push hour and minute displays start flash- • ing again. NOTE...
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... back -up power if the ignition key is lit. RESET Button/MODE button: The RESET button is in the fuel tank exactly. Warning/Indicator Lights: N: When the transmission is used to shift through the digital display modes and to check the fuel level. 26 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel Gauge: The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel in neutral, the neutral indicator light is lit. : When the headlight is on...
... back -up power if the ignition key is lit. RESET Button/MODE button: The RESET button is in the fuel tank exactly. Warning/Indicator Lights: N: When the transmission is used to shift through the digital display modes and to check the fuel level. 26 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel Gauge: The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel in neutral, the neutral indicator light is lit. : When the headlight is on...
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... using your original key as a master or using the key code on the tag or your wallet or riding gear, in your key. This is in its records. The key can be removed from the switch when it is a three-position, key-operated switch. Contact your Kawasaki dealer to replace the ignition switch and all other locks operated by that key. C. Ignition Switch OFF ON P (Park) B. GENERAL INFORMATION...
... using your original key as a master or using the key code on the tag or your wallet or riding gear, in your key. This is in its records. The key can be removed from the switch when it is a three-position, key-operated switch. Contact your Kawasaki dealer to replace the ignition switch and all other locks operated by that key. C. Ignition Switch OFF ON P (Park) B. GENERAL INFORMATION...
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... headlight goes on whenever the ignition switch is released after turning the ignition key to ON. without the motorcycle running for a long time (one hour), the battery may become totally discharged. All other electrical circuits cut off . If you leave the motorcycle in the P (Park) position or in the ON position. Engine on . All electrical equipment can be used. Engine off . To avoid battery discharge, always start...
... headlight goes on whenever the ignition switch is released after turning the ignition key to ON. without the motorcycle running for a long time (one hour), the battery may become totally discharged. All other electrical circuits cut off . If you leave the motorcycle in the P (Park) position or in the ON position. Engine on . All electrical equipment can be used. Engine off . To avoid battery discharge, always start...
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Do not push on the key to close the key hole cover. The key can be removed by turning it down into the fuel tank cap and turn the key to the original position close the cap or the cap cannot be removed unless the cap is locked properly. NOTE The fuel tank cap cannot be closed without the key inserted, and the key cannot be locked. A. Ignition Key B. Fuel Tank Cap C. 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. To close the cap, push it to the left to the right.
Do not push on the key to close the key hole cover. The key can be removed by turning it down into the fuel tank cap and turn the key to the original position close the cap or the cap cannot be removed unless the cap is locked properly. NOTE The fuel tank cap cannot be closed without the key inserted, and the key cannot be locked. A. Ignition Key B. Fuel Tank Cap C. 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. To close the cap, push it to the left to the right.
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Holder A. Projection B. Receptacle the front and rear ends of the middle on the • Insert seat into the receptacle on the frame. GENERAL INFORMATION 41 Seat Installation To install the seat, insert the projection of the front on the seat into the holder on the frame. • the hook of the • Pull seat to make sure they are securely locked. Hook B. A.
Holder A. Projection B. Receptacle the front and rear ends of the middle on the • Insert seat into the receptacle on the frame. GENERAL INFORMATION 41 Seat Installation To install the seat, insert the projection of the front on the seat into the holder on the frame. • the hook of the • Pull seat to make sure they are securely locked. Hook B. A.
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The transmission will shift only into neutral. When the motorcycle is equipped with a positive neutral finder. HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 57 the throttle part way, while re• Open leasing the clutch lever. NOTE The transmission is standing still, the transmission cannot be shifted past neutral from 1st gear. To use the positive neutral finder, shift down to 1st gear, then lift up on the shift pedal while standing still.
The transmission will shift only into neutral. When the motorcycle is equipped with a positive neutral finder. HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 57 the throttle part way, while re• Open leasing the clutch lever. NOTE The transmission is standing still, the transmission cannot be shifted past neutral from 1st gear. To use the positive neutral finder, shift down to 1st gear, then lift up on the shift pedal while standing still.
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... (0.08 0.12 in .) left. Clutch lever operates smoothly. Nuts, bolts, fasteners .. 70 SAFE OPERATION 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. Check that steering and suspension components, axles, and all controls are properly tightened or fastened. Electrical equipment ...All lights (Headlight, Tail/Brake Lights, Turn Signal Lights Warning/Indicator Lights) and horn work.
... (0.08 0.12 in .) left. Clutch lever operates smoothly. Nuts, bolts, fasteners .. 70 SAFE OPERATION 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. Check that steering and suspension components, axles, and all controls are properly tightened or fastened. Electrical equipment ...All lights (Headlight, Tail/Brake Lights, Turn Signal Lights Warning/Indicator Lights) and horn work.
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... CPR8EA-9. Engine Oil: To avoid engine seizure and resulting loss of control, make sure that the handlebar turns freely but has no play. Check to see that the oil level is hard on tires, and good tires are crucial for riding safety. Fuel: Have sufficient fuel for the high fuel consumption during high speed operation, cannot be overemphasized. Brakes:The importance of the brakes, especially...
... CPR8EA-9. Engine Oil: To avoid engine seizure and resulting loss of control, make sure that the handlebar turns freely but has no play. Check to see that the oil level is hard on tires, and good tires are crucial for riding safety. Fuel: Have sufficient fuel for the high fuel consumption during high speed operation, cannot be overemphasized. Brakes:The importance of the brakes, especially...
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 83 Frequency Whichever comes first Operation (Chassis Items) K Brake hose installation condition - inspect *Odometer Reading km × 1 000 (mile × 1 000) See Page Every year 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 (0.6) (3.75) (7.5) (11.25) (15) (18.75) (22.5) Brake fluid level - inspect Suspensions: Front forks/rear shock absorber operation K (damping and smooth stroke) - inspect 6 month Brake operation (effectiveness, play, drag) - inspect Brake light switch operation - inspect year 115 116 118 119 -
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 83 Frequency Whichever comes first Operation (Chassis Items) K Brake hose installation condition - inspect *Odometer Reading km × 1 000 (mile × 1 000) See Page Every year 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 (0.6) (3.75) (7.5) (11.25) (15) (18.75) (22.5) Brake fluid level - inspect Suspensions: Front forks/rear shock absorber operation K (damping and smooth stroke) - inspect 6 month Brake operation (effectiveness, play, drag) - inspect Brake light switch operation - inspect year 115 116 118 119 -
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... change the oil according to the periodic maintenance chart in engine or transmission seizure, accident, and injury. This fills the oil filter with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in the Owner's Manual. • drain down. Oil Level Inspection If the oil has just been changed, start the engine and run it for several minutes for all the oil to the gauge...
... change the oil according to the periodic maintenance chart in engine or transmission seizure, accident, and injury. This fills the oil filter with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in the Owner's Manual. • drain down. Oil Level Inspection If the oil has just been changed, start the engine and run it for several minutes for all the oil to the gauge...
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Engine Oil Drain Plug the oil completely drain with • Let the motorcycle perpendicular to the ground. Bolt Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods or possible recycling. • Remove the cover. A. Dispose of used oil properly. A. Remove the engine oil drain plug. • • • WARNING Motor oil is a toxic substance. Cover B. Place an oil pan beneath the engine. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 91 Oil and/or Oil Filter Change Warm up the engine thoroughly, and then stop it.
Engine Oil Drain Plug the oil completely drain with • Let the motorcycle perpendicular to the ground. Bolt Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods or possible recycling. • Remove the cover. A. Dispose of used oil properly. A. Remove the engine oil drain plug. • • • WARNING Motor oil is a toxic substance. Cover B. Place an oil pan beneath the engine. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 91 Oil and/or Oil Filter Change Warm up the engine thoroughly, and then stop it.
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...; • • A. Inspection Turn the ignition key to inspect the front brake light switch. The brake light should go on . MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 119 Brake Light Switches When either the front or rear brake is applied. The brake light should go on when the front brake is applied, the brake light goes on after about 10 mm (0.4 in.) of the rear brake • Check light switch by depressing the brake pedal. Brake Pedal B. 10 mm...
...; • • A. Inspection Turn the ignition key to inspect the front brake light switch. The brake light should go on . MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 119 Brake Light Switches When either the front or rear brake is applied. The brake light should go on when the front brake is applied, the brake light goes on after about 10 mm (0.4 in.) of the rear brake • Check light switch by depressing the brake pedal. Brake Pedal B. 10 mm...
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120 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. A. Lights later. B. Rear Brake Light Switch Adjusting Nut Lights sooner. D. C.
120 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. A. Lights later. B. Rear Brake Light Switch Adjusting Nut Lights sooner. D. C.
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... engine. Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant will damage the finish of painted and plastic surfaces: wash them off immediately. applying degreaser to collect in conditions that allow debris or flammable material to seals, • Avoid brake pads, and tires. When operating the vehicle in and around the vehicle chassis, engine, and exhaust can cause mechanical problems and increase the risk of fire. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 141 WARNING...
... engine. Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant will damage the finish of painted and plastic surfaces: wash them off immediately. applying degreaser to collect in conditions that allow debris or flammable material to seals, • Avoid brake pads, and tires. When operating the vehicle in and around the vehicle chassis, engine, and exhaust can cause mechanical problems and increase the risk of fire. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 141 WARNING...