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Owners Manual - Page 7
... adjusted. Due to keep your choosing this manual.
Your new motorcycle is written to enable you to improvements in design and performance made during production, in some cases there may be minor discrepancies between the actual vehicle and the illustrations and text in racing events.
Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2012 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd...
Owners Manual - Page 10
8 SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION Transmission Type Clutch Type Driving System Gear Ratio: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Primary Reduction Ratio Final Reduction Ratio Overall Drive Ratio Engine Oil: Type Viscosity Capacity FRAME Type Steering Angle Caster Trail Tubular, semi-double cradle 42° to either side 26.9° 113 mm (4.45 in.) ...
Owners Manual - Page 17
... under your warranty. Always stop the engine and do not smoke. If the tank is spilled on service station pumps in the table. Gasoline quality is closed securely. After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap is important. Fuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alcohols and ethers) especially in unsatisfactory performance.
Operating problems that...
Owners Manual - Page 18
.... Never use . When not operating your Kawasaki. Never store this manual. NOTICE
Avoid using blends of commercial use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE.
Fuel stabilizer additives inhibit oxidation of gasoline may cause paint fading or damage. Fuel system damage and performance problems may use . Gasoline/Ether Blends - Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol...
Owners Manual - Page 19
... idling time before operation, or leaving idling with the side stand can be started with the transmission in injury. Kick Pedal
These conditions include high ambient temperature, sandy or muddy terrain, or other conditions causing high engine loads at low speeds. When the clutch lever is pulled, the motorcycle can cause a crash...
Owners Manual - Page 20
... throttle closed.
after the engine has started with the transmission in the engine. 18 GENERAL INFORMATION
When engine is thoroughly warmed up.
Idle Adjusting Screw/Choke Knob
the kick pedal position around the top so that • Find the resistance to clear too rich fuel mixtures in any gear. A. Then, kick the engine over , leaving the...
Owners Manual - Page 23
... the neutral position, pull in the clutch lever, lift the shift pedal with a 5-speed "return shift" transmission. To shift up or down as far as it will go, gently release the clutch lever, then release ...that when shifting up to the next gear, pull in the clutch lever and push down to engine damage. The neutral is equipped with your toes, gently release the clutch lever, and then release...
Owners Manual - Page 24
Stopping the Engine
the transmission into the neutral position. • Shift Close the throttle completely and push the engine • stop .
A. Engine Stop Button Pull in certain circumstances. 22 GENERAL INFORMATION
j Stopping the Motorcycle
For maximum deceleration... brake may be advantageous in the clutch lever as the motorcycle comes to ensure good engine response at all speeds.
Owners Manual - Page 25
... must be carried out to the new one hour or 20 km (12 mile): Cylinder, Piston, Piston pin, Piston ring, Valve, Valve lifter, Camshaft, Crankshaft, Mission gear, etc. GENERAL INFORMATION 23 5. Ride the motorcycle for performance and reliability.
6. 7. Change the engine oil, oil filter and front fork/rear shock absorber oil to obtain the...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... AND ADJUSTMENT 31 3. change K Fuel hose - replace K Brake hoses - change K Brake master cylinder cup and dust cover replace
Every 6 races (or 15 hours)
Every 12 races (or 30 hours)
See Page 33 33 -
K: Should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Periodic Replacement (Engine and Chassis Related Item) FREQUENCY...
Owners Manual - Page 34
... cause accelerated wear and may result in the Owner's Manual. WARNING
Motorcycle operation with the motorcycle ver• Check tical through the oil filler opening. 32 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE
Engine Oil
In order for the engine, transmission and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at • Start idle speed. Use oil of...
Owners Manual - Page 35
Stop the engine, and place a container beneath it. If no oil appears in the transmission and crankcase, reinstall the drain bolts and refill with the specified amount of oil.
Remove the oil filler plug. j
A. C. D. Drain Bolt (M6) B.
Drain Bolt (M10) Remove the oil drain bolts and position the vehicle perpendicular to the ground to...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... level is hot, nor open the radiator cap. NOTICE
Using high-pressure water, as from the engine and transfers it is low.
Hot coolant inside will cause severe burns. Coolant
Coolant absorbs excessive heat from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator's effectiveness. NOTE
żThe coolant...
Owners Manual - Page 46
...a pilot light. the spark plug cap off the plug before removing the spark plug. Fuel Pump Lead Connector
WARNING
Gasoline is well-ventilated and free from any appliance with a suitable ...N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 115 in .). Always stop the engine and do not smoke.
reinstalling the spark plug, torque it to spec• When ification.
Make sure the area is extremely flammable and...
Owners Manual - Page 146
...
Cleaning Your Motorcycle
General Precautions
Frequent and proper care of your Kawasaki motorcycle will enhance its appearance, optimize overall performance, and extend its surfaces. Avoid spraying water in and around the vehicle, inspect the engine, electrical component and exhaust areas frequently. all other abrasive pads or brushes. Washing Your Motorcycle
your motorcycle).
•...
Owners Manual - Page 157
... good, replace the ECU (see Service Manual). żWhen no service code is displayed, the electrical parts of the DFI system has no fault, and the mechanical parts of the DFI system and the engine are suspect. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 155 Service Code 46 51 Orange FI Warning Indicator Light Problems Fuel pump malfunction, wiring open or short...
Owners Manual - Page 158
...Transmission gear or bearing seized Kick shaft return spring broken Kick ratchet gear not engaging Improper installation of vehicle-down sensor Fuel does not flow: No fuel in troubleshooting for each problem... ECU defective Ignition coil defective Engine stop button wiring defective Flywheel magneto damaged Wiring shorted or interrupted
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Fuel/air mixture incorrect: Air cleaner...
Owners Manual - Page 159
...Fuel/air mixture incorrect: Air cleaner element clogged, poorly sealed, or not installed Fuel tank cap air vent obstructed Throttle body assy holder loose Air cleaner duct loose Fuel pump... • Engineslipping overheating • Engine oil level too high • Engine oil viscosity • Drive chain trouble too high • Poor or no high-speed performance Firing incorrect: Spark plug dirty,...
Owners Manual - Page 172
... to the weight of the vehicle. 170 TUNING
Special Care According to Track Conditions
dry, dusty conditions (such a volcanic ash or • In fine powdery dust), special care must be packed with mud. When riding on wet, heavy clay, mud adheres to the tires and other parts of the vehicle and therefore reduce performance.
Owners Manual - Page 175
...; Chain case •
shock absorber springs (for suspension ad• Rear justment) and engine sprockets with bolts/nuts and cir• Rear clips parts • Electrical Spark plugs &#...; Gaskets • Front and rear tires (various compounds and tread • patterns for different conditions) fork assembly • Front and piston rings • Piston Tire wraps, bolts, nuts, screws, O-rings...
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