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Owners Manual - Page 6
...a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Please read this vehicle enroll in the Service Manual. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all the techniques and skills required to ride a motorcycle safely. For those who plan to attain awareness of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance. Your new motorcycle is available for...
Owners Manual - Page 7
No part of this manual. This publication includes the latest information available at the time of the motorcycle and should remain ... of printing.
All rights reserved. All products are subject to change without our prior written permission. Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2011 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. This manual should be reproduced without prior notice or obligation.
Owners Manual - Page 8
... 62 64 67 68 69 71 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS...SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ...LOCATION OF PARTS ...LOCATION OF LABELS...LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Meter Instruments ...Tachometer: ...Digital Meter: ...Warning/Indicator Lights: ...Key ...Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ...Right Handlebar Switches...Engine Stop Switch: ...Starter Button: ...START/STOP Switch (Stop...
Owners Manual - Page 11
SPECIFICATIONS 9
Firing Order Fuel System Ignition System Ignition Timing (Electronically advanced) Spark Plugs Lubrication System Engine Oil Type: Viscosity: Capacity: Coolant Capacity TRANSMISSION Transmission Type Clutch Type Driving System Primary Reduction Ratio
1-2-4-3 FI (Fuel Injection) Battery and coil (transistorized ignition) 12.5° BTDC @1 300 r/min (rpm) ∼ 36.4° BTDC ...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... Lights: N : When the transmission is in the meter instrument has the two warning indicator light function: oil pressure warning indicator light and fuel injection system warning indicator light. Warning...above 115 °C (239 °F) with the each warning symbols: engine oil pressure warning symbol ( )/fuel injection warning symbol (FI). GENERAL INFORMATION 35
reset the stop watch and...
Owners Manual - Page 46
... the Engine section of the "How to the Digital Meter section of this chapter for starting instructions.
START/STOP Switch (Stop Watch): Refer to Ride the Motorcycle" chapter for stop watch instructions. Start/Stop Switch (Stop Watch) C. Starter Button
Starter Button: The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is...
Owners Manual - Page 52
... under your warranty. Gasoline quality is allowed to continue it can lead to prevent severe engine damage. Fuels Containing Oxygenates Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alcohols and ethers) especially in areas of 90 octane gasoline only to severe engine damage. 50 GENERAL INFORMATION
the Motor Octane Number (MON) as shown in unsatisfactory performance. Operating problems that result...
Owners Manual - Page 55
Whenever the side stand is used, make it a practice to the left. This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is down.
Side Stand
NOTE
żWhen using the side stand, turn the
handlebar to kick the stand ...
Owners Manual - Page 62
... two or three minutes at idle speed to give the oil a chance to work up into all the engine parts.
• Do not race the engine while the transmission is not used carefully during this period, you may very well end up with a "broken down" instead of a "broken in period. The table shows...
Owners Manual - Page 64
...• Make tral. Engine Stop Switch B. Neutral Indicator Light B. Ignition Switch C.
ON position
• Turn the ignition key to "ON". 62 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Starting the Engine
in the position.
• Check that the engine stop switch is
sure the transmission is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor, which...
Owners Manual - Page 65
...equipped with a starter lockout switch.
This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is down and the starter button ...push the starter button. Starter Lockout Switch HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 63
the engine to stop automatically and the fuel injection warning symbol to flash when the motorcycle falls down . After righting the ...
Owners Manual - Page 70
... for each gear position • For should cover the proper rate of the headlight goes on.
This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in the • Close clutch lever. the throttle half way, while re• Open leasing the clutch lever.
smooth riding, each...
Owners Manual - Page 71
...transmission will help slow down one gear at the same time. When stopping, always apply both brakes at a time so that the engine will shift only into neutral. Shift down the motorcycle. HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 69
Vehicle...) 15 ( 9) 15 ( 9)
NOTE
Braking
żThe transmission is standing still, the transmission cannot be shifted past neutral from 1st gear.
When the motorcycle...
Owners Manual - Page 73
...Engine
the throttle completely. • Close Shift the into neutral. • Turn the transmission key to "OFF". • Support ignition the motorcycle on a firm, • level surface with a vehicle-...falls down sensor, which causes the engine to stop automatically and the fuel injection warning symbol to "ON" for a few seconds before starting the engine. Rear Brake Pedal
żThe ...
Owners Manual - Page 75
...can cause serious burns. Do not idle or park your vehicle in property damage or severe personal injury.
Never touch a hot engine, exhaust pipe, or muffler during normal operation and can ...on a firm, • Support level surface with the muffler or exhaust pipe. the transmission into contact with the side stand. parking inside a garage or other flammable materials could come...
Owners Manual - Page 89
... carefully, and keep it contains. High Altitude Performance Adjustment Information High Altitude adjustment is caught by fuel evaporation in a canister when the engine is stopped. This Owner's Manual contains those maintenance recommendations for remedy under warranty. Liquid fuel is not required. MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY
Proper maintenance is carried out according to the instructions...
Owners Manual - Page 103
...changed, start the engine and run it for several minutes for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at idle ...engine seizure. Stop the engine, then 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. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 101
Engine...
Owners Manual - Page 108
... injuries. Keep your hands and clothing away from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and impair ...high speed and can lead to overheating and consequent engine damage.
106 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Cooling System
Radiator and... or deterioration, and connections for obstruction by installing unauthorized accessories in accordance with a stream of the radiator or behind...
Owners Manual - Page 115
...the Service Manual. Kawasaki Clean Air System
The Kawasaki Clean Air System (KCA) is released into carbon dioxide. When the spent fuel charge is a secondary air suction system that the spent fuel charge...is still hot enough to remain partly open; which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage. Inspection and adjustment should be done only by ...
Owners Manual - Page 155
... kg (150 lb) with no passenger and no accessories are as follows:
Rebound Damping Adjuster Compression High Speed Damping Adjuster Low Speed 15 clicks* 3.5 turns out* 3 turns out*
Wheels
Tubeless tires are installed on the tire side wall and the rim show that the tire and rim are specially designed for an average-build...
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