»»»»>»»»>»>»>»»»>»»»»»> TABLE O F CO NTENTS «<«<«<«<«<««<««<««««<«<<
Specifications ..........................................8
Ser ial Number Locations ....................11
Location of Parts .................................. 12
Location of La beis ................................15
Loadíng lnfor mation ............................ 17
General lnformatíon ............................20
Meter lnstruments................................20
Speedometer and Tachometer.......21
Coolant Temperature Gauge..........21
lnd,cator Lights ..............................21
Key ........................................................22
lgnition Switch/Steering Lock ...........23
Right Handlebar Swttches ..................24
Engine Stop Switch .......................24
Starter Button ................................. 25
Lelt Handlebar Switches .....................25
Dimmer Switch ............................... 25
Turn Signa! Switch ........................26
Horn Button ....................................26
Fuel Tank Cap...................................... 26
Fuel Tank..............................................27
Fuel Tap................................................31
Sida Stand ............................................32
Helmet Hook ........................................33
Tool Kit Container ...............................34
Tool K,t .................................................34
Rear Carrier ..........................................35
Break-ln ...................................................36
How to Ride the Moto rcycle ............ 38
Starting the Engine.............................. 38
Jump Start1ng ...................................... 41
Moving OH ........................................... 43
Shifting Gears ......................................44
Braking .................................................45
Stopping the Eng,ne............................46
Stopping the Motorcycle
in an Emergency .............................47
Parking ................................................. 48
Safe Operation ...................................... 49
Sale Riding Technique ........................49
Daily Safety Checks ............................. 51
Additional Considerations for
Off Road Operation ........................ 53
Maintenance and Adjustment ........... 54
Periodic Maintenance Chart ...............59
Engine Oil............................................. 62
Coollng System.................................... 66
Spark Plug ............................................70
Valva Clearance ...................................71
Balancer Chain..................................... 72
Evaporative Emission
Control System ...............................73
Air Cleaner ...........................................74
Throttle Grip .........................................77
Choka Levar ......................................... 80
Carburetor ............................................ 81
Clutch ................................................... 83
Spark Arrester ...................................... 85
Orive Chain .......................................... 86
Srakes ................................................... 92
8rake Light Switches .......................... 95
Front Fork ............................................. 96
Rear Shock Absorber........................... 98
Wheels ................................................101
Battery ................................................ 103
Headlight Beam ................................. 109
Fuses ..................................................11 O
Fuel System .......................................11 1
General Lubrication ...........................113
Cleaning ............................................. 11 5
Bolt and Nut Tightening ................... 119
Storage ..................................................121
Troublashooting Guide .....................124
Reporting Safety Oafects ................ 125
Owner Satisfaction ............................126
Environmental Protection ................128
Maintenance Record ......................... 129
Label lnformation............................... 133
))))IIIU►l>l>IU►ll llllllllllllllllllllll>l >IIIIHl>IIIIHI SPE CIFICATION S <Cl((( ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((l((C((I(((((((((

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 2,205 mm (86.81 in)
Overall Width 940 mm (37.01 in)
Overall Height 1,345 mm (52.95 in)
Wheelbase 1.495 mm (58.86 in)
Road Clearance 240 mm (9.45 in)
Dry Weight 153 kg (337 lb) <cab 135.5 kg (338 lb)
ENGINE
Type DOHC, single-cylinder. 4-stroke. liquid-cooled
Oisplacement 651 cm 3 (39.7 cu in.)
Bore x Stroke 100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.94 x 3.27 In)
Compresslon Ratio 9.5: 1
Starting System Electric starter
Carburetor Keihin CVK40
lgnition System C.0.1.
lgnition Timing 1o· BTDC @1,300 r/min (rpm) ~
30· BTDC @3,300 r/min (rpm)
Spark plug NGK DPR8EA-9 or NO X24EPR-U9
Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)
Engine Oil Type: API SE, SF or SG
API SH, SJ or SL with JASO MA
SAE 10W-40
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 Capacity: 2,5 L (2.6 US qt)
Coolant Capacfty 1,3 L (1.4 US qt)
TRANSMISSION
Transmission Type 5-speed, constan! mesh, retum shift
Clutch Type Wet, multi disc
Driving System Chain drive
Primary Reduction Ratio 2.272 (75/33)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.866 (43/15)
Overall Orive Ratio 5.157(Top gear)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.266 (34/15)
2nd 1.444 (26/18)
3rd 1.136 (25/22)
4th 0.954 (21/22)
5th 0.791 (19/24)
FRAME
Castor 28"
Traíl 112 mm (4.41 in)
Tire Size: Front 90/90-21 54S
Rear 130/80-17 65S
Rim Slze: Front 1.6 X 21
Rear 2.50 X 17
Fuel Tank Capacity 23L (6. 1 US gal)

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ELECTRICAL EOUIPMENT
Bauery 12V 14 Ah
Headltghl 12V 60/55 W
Ta,1/Brake light 12V5/21 W

Spec1flca11ons sub1ec1 to change w11hou1 nouce.

<Cal>· Cahforn,a model

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»» >»»»»»> » » » >»> » >»> SE A I AL N U M B E A LOCATI O NS <««< « « « « «« « « « <«««<

The engine and frame serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They are
the only means of iden11fying your particular machine from others of the same model
type. These serial numbers may be needed by your dealer when ordering parts. In
the event of theft. the investigating authorities will require both numbers as well as
the model type and any peculiar features of your machine that can help them identify
11.

Frame No. Englne No.

A. Frame Number A. Englne Number

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»»»»»» >»»>»» »»»»>»»»»> LO CA TIO N O F PA RTS «««««««««« «<«<«« <«<««

1. Clutch Lever
2. Dimmer Switch
3. Starter Lockout Switch
4. Meter lnstruments
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir
(Front)
6. Engine Stop Switch
7 Front Brake Lever
8. Horn Button
9. Turn S1gnal Swnch
1O. Choke Leve,
11 lgnitton Sw,tch/Steenng
Lock
12. Starter Button
1 3. Throttle Grip

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14
15
16
Front Fork
Headhght
Turn S1gnal Light
®

\ ¡ r7
17 Fuel Tank
18 Fuel Tap
19 Sido Stand Sw11ch
20 Bauery
21 Tool Kit Container
22 Brake D1sc
23 Brnke Callper
24 Radtotor
25 Sh11l Pedal
26 S1de Stand
27 Ortve Chatn
28 Helmet Hook

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 29 l1cense Plate light
30. Ta1l/8rake light
31 Mufller
32. Rea, Carne,
33. Seat
34 An Cleaner Element
35 Brake Fluid Reservan
(Rear)
36. Carburetor
37. Fuel Tank Cap
38 Coolant Reserve Tank
39 Horn
40. Rea, 8rake Light
Sw11ch
41 Rear Brake Pedal
42 011 Level Gauge
43 ldle Adjusung Screw

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»>»»> >»»»»»»»»»»»»»>» LOCATI O N O F LA B ELS <«««««««««<«««««««««

1. Ba11ery Vent Hose

2. Vehicle Em1ss1on Control lnlormauon
·3_ Vacuum Hose· Routing 01ag,am
4 Tire and Load Data
5 lmportant Orive Cha1n lnformation
6. Engine 011 and Oil F1lter
7. Brake Fluid ( Rear)
8 No1se Em1ssion Control lnformation

• : only on Cahlomm model

(For further information of label, refer to the
"LABEL INFORMATION" chapter 1

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 9. Radiator Cap
1O Brake Fluid ( Front)
11 Brake-ln Cauuon
12 lmportant Break-In lnstruc11on
•1 3. Fuel Level
14. Rear Camer
15. Ba11ery Po,son/Danger

• : only on California model

(For funher lnformetion of label, refer to the
"LABEL INFORMATION" chapter.)

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 »»»»»>»»»»»>»»>»»>>»> LOADIN G IN FO R M ATIO N «««««««<««««««< ««««
AWARNING
lncorrect loadlng, lmproper lnstalla­
tlon or use of accessorles, or modlfl­
catlon of your motorcycle may resull
In an unsafe rldlng condlllon. Before
you rlde the motorcycle, make sure
that the motorcycle Is not overloaded
and that you have followed these ln­
structlons.
With the exception of genuine Kawa­
saki Parts and Accessories. Kawasak1
has no control over the design or appli ­
cation of accessories. In some cases.
improper 1nstallat1on or use of accesso­
ries. or motorcycle mod1hca1ion, will
void the motorcycle warranty. In select­
ing and using accessories, and in load•
ing the motorcycle. you are personally
respons1ble for your own safety and the
safety of other persons involved.
NOTE
OKawasaki Parts and Accessories have
been specially designed for use on
Kawasaki motorcycles. We strongly
recommend that al/ parts and accesso­
ries you add to your motorcycle be
genuine Kawasaki components.
Because a motorcycle is sensitive 10
changes in weight and aerodynamic
forces, you must take extreme care in
carrying cargo, passengers and/or in the
fitting of addítional accessories. The
following general guidelines have been
preparad to assist you in making your
determinations.
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1. Any passenger should be thoroughly
familiar with motorcycle operation.
The passenger can affect control of
the motorcycle by improper position­
ing during cornering and sudden
movements. lt is important that the
passenger sit still while the motorcy­
cle 1s in motion and not interfere
with the operatíon of the motorcycle.
Do not carry animals on your motor­
cycle.
2. You should instruct any passenger
before riding to keep his feet on the
passenger footpegs and hold on to
the operator, seat strap or grab raiL
Do not carry a passenger unless he
or she 1s tall enough to reach the fo­
otpegs and footpegs are prov1ded.
3. AII baggage should be carried as low
as poss1ble to reduce the effect on
the motorcycle center of gravity.
Baggage weight should also be dis­
tributed equally on both sides of the
motorcycle. Avoid carrying baggage
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that extends beyond the rear of the
motorcycle.
4. Baggage should be securely at•
tached. Make sure that the baggage
will not move around while you are
riding. Recheck baggage security as
often as possible (not while the mo­
torcycle is in motion) and adjust as
necessary.
5. Do not carry heavy or bulky items on
a luggage rack. They are designed
for light items, and overloading can
affect handling due to changas in
weight distribution and aerodynamic
forces.
6. Do not install accessories or carry
baggage that impairs the perform­
ance of the motorcycle. Make sure
that you have not adversely affected
any lighting components, road clear­
ance. banking capability (i.e.. lean
angle). control operation, wheel
travel, front fork movement, or any
 other aspect of the motorcycle's op­
eration.
7. Weight attached to the handlebar or
front fork will increase the mass of
the steering assembly and can result
in an unsafe nding condition.
8. Fairings. windshields. backrests, and
other large items have the capability
of adversely affecting stability and
handling of the motorcycle. not only
because of their weight, but also due
to the aerodynamic forces acting on
these surfaces while the motorcycle
is in operation. Poorly designed or
installed items can result in an un­
safe riding condition.
9. This motorcycle was not intended to
be equipped with a sidecar or to be
used to tow any trailer or other vehi­
cle. Kawasaki does not manufacture
sidecars or trailers for motorcycles
and cannot predict the effects of
such accessories on handling or sta­
bility, but can only warn that the ef­
fects can be adverse and that
Kawasaki cannot assume responsi­
bility for the results of such unin­
tended use of the motorcycle.
Furthermore, any adverse effects on
motorcycle components caused by
the use of such accessories will not
be remedied under warranty.
Maxlmum Load
Weight of rider. passenger, baggage.
and accessories must not exceed
182kg(401 lb).
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»»»» >»>»»» >»»»»»»»> » GENERAL INFORMATI ON «« ««««««««««««««««

Meter lnstruments

A. Tachometer
B. Red Zone
C. Coolant Temperature
Gauge
D. Speedometer
E. Tríp Meter
F. Odometer
G. Trip Reset Knob
H. Neutral lndicator Light
1 • Turn Signal lndicator
Light
J. H,gh Beam lndicator
Light

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Speedometer and Tachometer
The speedometer shows the speed oí
the vehicle. In the speedometer face are
the odometer and trip meter. The
odometer shows the total distance that
the vehicle has been ridden. The trip
meter shows the distance traveled since
it was last reset to zero. The trip meter
can be reset 10 zero by turning the reset
knob clockwise.
The tachometer shows the engine
speed in the revolutions per minute
(r/min, rpm). On the right side oí the
tachometer face is a portian called the
"red zone." Engine r/min (rpm) in the
red zone is above maximum recom­
mended engine speed and is also above
the range íor good performance.
CAUTION
Englne r/mln (rpm) should not be al­
lowed to enter the red zone; operatlon
in the red zone wlll overstress the en­
glne and may cause serlous englne
damage.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the temperatura oí
coolant. Ordinarily, the needle should ■
stay within the fine line. lf the needle
reaches the thick line, stop the engine
and check the coolant leve! in the re­
serve tank alter the engine cools down.
CAIJTION
Do not let the englne contlnue runnlng
when the gauge needle reaches the
thlck llne. Prolonged englne operatlon
wlll result In severe damage from ov­
erheatlng.
lndlcator Lights
NEUTRAL: When the transm,ss,on is in
neutral. the neutral indicator light is lit.
TURN: When the turn s,gnal switch is
turned to left or right, the turn signal in­
dicator light flashes on and off.
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HIGH BEAM: When the headlight is on
high beam, the high beam indicator light
is lit. Key Number

Key
This motorcycle has a combination
key. which is used for the ignition
switch/steering lock. fuel tank cap. and
helmet hook.
Blank keys are available at your Ka­
wasaki dealers. Ask your dealer to make
any additional spare keys you may need,
using your original key as a master. or
using the key code on the tag with your
keys.
Record the code from the tag with
your keys here. Participating Kawasaki
dealers can use the code to make a new
key in the event that your original keys
are lost.

Wrlle your key number here.

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lgnition Switch/Steering Lock ON Engine on. AII electrical
This is a four-position. key-operated equipment can be used.
switch. The key can be removed írom
the switch when it is in the OFF, LOCK, OFF Engine off. AII electrical
or P(Park) pos11ion. circuits off.
LOCK Steering locked. Engine
off. AII electrical circuits
off.
P(Park) Steering locked. Engine
off. Taillight and license
plate líght on. AII other
electrical circuits cut off.

NOTE
O The tail and license plate lights are on
whenever the ignition key ,s in the ON
A. lgnition Switch/Steering lock
posillon The headlight goes on when
B. ON position the starter button is released alter
C. OFF position starting the engine. To avoid battery
D. LOCK position discharge, always start the eng,ne ,m­
E. P (Park) position mediately alter turning the ignition key
to �ON"

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Off you leave the P(Park) position on Right Handlebar Switches
for a long time (one hour), the battery Englne Stop Switch
may become rotal/y discharged. In addition to the ignition switch, the

To lock the steering:

engine stop switch must be in the O
(RUN) position for the motorcycle to
1. Turn the handlebar lully to the lelt. operate.
2. With the ignition key in the OFF posi­
The engine stop switch is for emer­
tion. push down and ralease the key.
gency use. lf sorne emergency requires
3. Turn the key to LOCK or P(Park)
stopping the engine, move the engine
position.
4. Pull the key out.
stop switch to the 8 (OFF) position.

NOTE
OA/though the engine stop switch
stops the engine, ir does not turn off
al/ the electrica/ circuits. Ordinarily,
the ignition switch should be used to
stop the engine.

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 left Handlebar Switches
Dlmmer Switch
High or low beam can be selacted with
the dimmer switch. When the headlight is
on high beam, the high beam indicator
light is lit.

High beam ....... (HI or iD)

low beam ....... (LO or ffO)

A. Engine Stop Switch

B. Starter Button

Star1er Button
The starter button operates the elec­
tric starter when pushed with the clutch
lever pulled in or the transmission in
neutral.
Refer to the Startmg the Engíne sec­
tion of the "How to Ride the Motorcy­
cle" chapter for starting instructions.
A. Dimmer Switch
B. Turn Signal Switch
C. Horn Button

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Turn Slgnal Switch
When the turn signal switch is turnad to
the left or right, the corresponding turn
signals flash on and off.
To stop flashing, push the switch in.
<> )
Left ....... (L or
Right ......• (R or Q )
Fuel Tank Cap
To open the fuel tank cap. insert the
ignition key into the fuel tank cap and
turn the key to the right.
To close the cap, push it down into
place with the key inserted. The key can
be removed by turning it to the left to
the original position.

Horn Button
When the horn button is pushed, the
horn sounds.

A. lgnition Key
B. Fuel Tank Cap

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 NOTE
o The fue! tank cap cannot be closed
without the key inserted. and the key
cannot be removed unless the cap is
locked properly.
ODo not push on the key to clase the
cap. or the cap cannot be locked.
Fuel Tank
The following octane rating gasohne
is recommended in the fuel tank. Avo,d
filling the tank in the rain or where
heavy dust ,s blowing so that the fuel
does not get contaminated.

(3

1. Tank Cap 3 Top Level

2 Fuel Tank 4 Filler Neck

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 AWARNING CAUTION
Gasollne Is exlremely llammable and California models only: Never 1111 the
can be exploslve under certain condl­ tank so lhe fuel level rlses lnlo the 111-
Uons. Turn the lgnltion key to "OFF". ler neck. lf lhe tank Is overfilled, heat
Do nol smoke. Make sure lhe area Is may cause lhe fuer lo expand and flow
well ventllaled and free from any lnlo lhe Evaporallve Emlsslon Control
source of llame or sparks; lhls In­ System resultlng In hard starllng and
eludes any appllance wllh a pllol llghl. englne hesllation.
Never 1111 the tank so lhe fuel level
rlses lnto the flller neck. lf lhe tank Is
Fuel Requiremenls:
overfllled, heal may cause lhe fuel lo
Fue/ Type
expand and overflow through the
venls In the tank cap.
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline
Alter refuellng, make sure lhe luel
w1th a minimum Antiknock lndex of 87
tank cap Is closed securely.
The Antiknock lndex is posted on ser­
lf gasollne Is spilled on lhe fuel lank,
vice station pumps in the U.S.A. The
octane rating of a gasoline 1s a measure
wlpe II off lmmedlalely.
of its resistance to detonation or
"knocking. • The Antiknock lndex is an
average of the Research Octane Number
(RON) and the Motor Octane Number
(MON) as shown in the table.

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 Min1mum
Octane Ra11ng Method
Rat,ng
An11knock lndex
(RON+ MON)
87
2
Research Octane Numbet (RON) 91
CAUTION
11 englne "knocklng• or "plnglng• oc­
curs, use a dlfferenl brand of gasollne
of a hlgher oclane rallng. 11 thls condl­
tlon Is allowed to contlnue II can lead
to severe englne damage.
Gasollne quallly Is Importan!. Fuels of
low quallty or not meeting standard ln­
dustry speclflcallons may resull In un­
sallsfactory performance. Operallng
problems that resull from the use of
poor quallly or nonrecommended fuel
may not be covered under your war­
ranty.
Fuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygen­
ates {alcohols and ethers) especially in
areas of the U.S. and Canada which are
required to sell such reformulated fuels
as part of a strategy 10 reduce exhaust
emissions.
The types and volume of fuel oxygen­
ates approved for use in unleaded gaso­
line by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency include a broad
range of alcohols and ethers. but only
two components have seen any signif­
Ican1 level of commercial use.
Gasoline/Alcohol Blends - Gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol {alcohol
produced from agricultura! products
such as corn), also known as "gasohol"
is approved for use.
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 CAUTION
Avold uslng blends of unleaded gaso­
llne and methanol (wood alcohol)
whenever posslble, and never use
#
gasohol # contalnlng more than 5%
methanol. Fuel system damage and
performance problema may result.
Gasoline/Ether Blends - The mos1
common e1her 1s methyl tertiary butyl
ether (MTBE). You may use gasoline
containing up to 15% MTBE.
NOTE
OOther oxygenates approved for use in
unleaded gasoline include TAME (up
to 16.7%) and ETBE (up to 17.2%).
Fue/ containing these oxygenates can
a/so be used in your Kawasaki.
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CAUTION
Never use gasollne wlth an octane rat­
lng lower lhan the mlnimum specllled
by Kawasakl.
Never use # gasohol # wlth more than
10% ethanol, or more than 5% metha­
nol. Gasoilne containlng methanol
must also be blended wlth cosolvents
and corrosion lnhlbltors.
Certaln lngredlents of gasoline may
cause paint fadlng or damage. Be ex­
tra careful not to splll gasollne or gas­
ollne oxygenale blends durlng
refuellng.
When not operatlng your Kawasakl for
30 to 60 days, mlx a fuel stablllzer
(such as STA-BIL) wlth the gasollne In
the fuel tank. Fuel stablllzer addlllves
lnhlblt oxldatlon of the fuel whlch mlni­
mizes gummy deposlts.
Never store thls product wlth #gaso­
hol# In the fuel system. Before stor­
age II is recommended that you draln
ali fuel from the fuel tank and carbure­
tors. See the Storage section in this
manual.
Fuel Tap
The fuel tap has three positions: OFF,
ON, and RES (Reserve). For normal
operation turn the tap lever to the ON
position. 11 the fuel runs out with the
tap in the ON position, the last 2.9 L
(O.77 US gal) of fuel can be used by
turning the fuel tap leve, to the RES.
With the fuel tap in the ON or RES
position fuel flows to carburetor only
when the engine is started or is running,
and fuel supply is shut off when the en­
gine is stopped.
Turn the fuel tap lever to the OFF po­
sition when the fuel tank is removed for
maintenance and adiustments or the
motorcycle is stored lor long time.

NOTE
OSince riding distance is limited when
on RES. refuel at the earliest opportu­
nity.
o Make certain that the fue/ tap lever is
turned to ON (Not RES) after filling
up the fue/ tank.

A. Fuel Tap C. OFF position

8. ON position D. RES position

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 i•WARNING Sida Stand
The motorcycle is equipped with a
Pracllce operallng lhe luel lap wlth lhe side stand.
molorcycle slopped. To preven! an
accldenl you should be able to operale
lhe luel lap whlle rldlng wlthoul taking
your eyes off the road.
Be careful nol lo louch the hol englne
whlle operallng lhe luel tap.

A. Side Stand

NOTE
o When using the side stand. turn the
handlebar to the left.

Whenever the s,de stand is used.

make it a pr actica to ktck the stand fully
up beíore sitting on the motorcycle.

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 NOTE
o The motorcycle 1s equipped w1th a
side stand switch. Th1s switch 1s de­
signed so that the engme stops if the
clutch is engaged with the trans­
m1ss1on m gear when the s1de stand is
left down
Helmet Hook
Helme1 can be secured to 1he motor­
cycle using 1he helmet hook loca1ed un­
der 1he rear carrier.
The helmet hook can be unlocked by
inserting 1he ,gni1ion key 1n10 1he lock.
and 1urning 1he key to the right.
i,WARNING
Do nol rlde the motorcycle wllh a hel­
mel attached to the hook. The helmet
could cause an accldent by dlstractlng
the operator or lnterferlng wllh normal
vehlcle operatlon.
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 Tool Kit Container
The tool k,t container is located on
the rear carrier. Use this container to
keep the tool kit that should be kept
with the motorcycle.

Tool Kit
The minor ad¡ustments and replace­
ment of parts explained in this manual
can be performed with the tools in the
A. Helmet Hook kit.
B. Tool Kit Container
C. Tool Kit
O. Rear Carrier

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Rear Carrier AWARNING
The motorcycle is equipped with a
carrier on the rear. Never exceed the rear carrler load
llmlt of 1O kg (22 lb). lt Is deslgned for
light ltems, and overloadlng can affect
Vehlcle Total Payload 182 kg handling due to changes In welght dls­
(must not exceed.) (401 lb) trlbutlon and aerodynamlc forces.
Do not exceed the vehlcle speed of
130 km/h (80 mph) when carrylng a
Rear Carrler 10 kg load ol more than 5 kg (11 lb) on the
Maxlmum Load Capaclty (22 lb) carrler.
Overloadlng and fallure to adjust
speed to compensate lor addlllon of
cargo may result In loss of control and
an accldenl. Speed must also be ad­
Justed to suit varlous road and
weather condltlons.

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The first 1,600 km (1,000 m1) that the mo1orcycle is ridden is designa1ed as the
break-in period. lf the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you may
very well end up with a "broken down" 1ns1ead of a "broken in" motorcycle alter a
few thousand kilometers.
The following rules should be observed during the break-in penod.
eThe table shows maximum recommended engine speed during the break-in period.

Distance traveled Maximum engine speed

O ~ 800 km (O ~ 500 m1) 4,000 r/min (rpm)
800 ~ 1,600 km (500 ~ 1,000 mi) 6.000 r/min (rpm)

• Do not start moving or race the engine immediately alter starting 11. even if the en­
gine is already warm. Run 1he engine for two or three minutes at idle speed 10 g1ve
the oil a chance to work up into all the engine parts.
• Do not race the eng1ne while the transmission is in neutral.

In addition 10 the above. at 800 km (500 m1) it is extremely important that 1he
owner have the ini11al maintenance serv1ce performed by a competen! mechanic fol­
lowing the procedures in the Service Manual.

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 AWARNING
New tires are sllppery and may cause loss of control and lnfury.
A break-In perlod ot 160 km (100 miles) Is necessary to establlsh normal tire tracllon.
Ourlng break-In, avoid sudden and maximum braklng and acceleratlon, and hard cor­
nerlng.

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»»»»»»»>»>»»»>»> H OW TO R I O E TH E MOTOR CYC LE ««(«(««««««(« «(«

Starting the Engine

eTurn the fuel tap lever 10 the ON posi-
1,on.
eCheck that the engine stop switch is
in the RUN posit,on.
eTurn the ,gnttion key to "ON•.
eMake certain the transm,ssion ,s in
neutral or the clutch is disengaged.

A. Engine Stop Switch

B. Starter Button
C. Neutral lndicator Light
D. lgnítion Switch
E. ON position

• 11 the engine is cold, push the choke

leve, ali the way to the left.

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 NOTE
o When the engine is already warm or
° °
on hot days (35 C, 95 F or more).
open the throttle part way instead ol
using the choice, and then start the
engine
011 the engme ,s llooded, crank the en•
oThe motorcycle is equipped with a
A. Choke Lever
• Leav,ng the throttle completely closed,
push the starter button.
CAUT10N
Do not operate the starter contln•
1
uously for more than 5 seconds, or the
atarter wlll overheat and the battery
power wlll drop temporarlly. Walt 15
aeconds between each operatlon of
the starter to let lt cool and the battery
power recover.
NOTE
gine ove, w,th the throttle ful/y open
until the engine starts
staner /ockout switch This switch
prevents the electric starter from oper­
atmg when the clutch is engaged and
the transm,ssion is not in neutral.
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 NOTE
Off you drive the motorcycle befare the
engine is warmed up. pul/ the choke

_..,•• ' -
-••• -. 1
--..
.:.1111:.:.
leve, al/ the way to the right alter you
have driven the motorcycle for the
length of time shown in the table.
-- 'OJ-·
1 • �\
CAUTION

·-·� Do not let the englne ldle longer than

llve minutes, or englne overheatlng
and damage may occur.
A. Clutch Lever
B. Starter Lockout Swítch
choke off after
Ambient temperature
eGradually pull the choke lever to the running for
right a linte at a time as necessary 10 2o·c (68"F) -
keep the engine speed below 2,000 15 seconds
35"C (95"F)
r/min (rpm) during warm-up.
eWhen the engine is warmed up Below 2o·c (68"F) 1.5 minutes
enough to idle without using the Below s•c (40"F) 2 minutes
choke. pull the choke lever all the way
to the right.

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Jump Starting Connectmg Jumper Cables
lf your motorcycle battery is •run • Make sure the igni1ion key is turned to
down,• it should be removed and "OFF."
charged. lf this is not practica!, a 12 eConnect a ¡umper cable from 1he posi­
volt booster battery and Jumper cables tiva ( +) terminal of the booster bat­
may be used to start the engine. tery 10 the positiva ( +) terminal of the
motorcycle battery.
/•WARNING
Battery acld generales hydrogen gas
whlch Is llammable and exploslve un­
der certaln condilions. 11 Is present
wlthln a battery al ali limes, even In a
dlscharged condllion. Keep all llames
and sparks (clgarettes) away from the
ballery. Wear eye protecllon when
worklng wlth a battery. In the event of
battery acld contact wlth skln, eyes, or
clothlng, wash the affected areas lm­
medlately wlth water for al least flve
minutes. Seek medlcal attenlion. A. Positive (-+-) Starter Re lay Terminal
B. From Booster Banery Positive
(-+-) Terminal
C. Unpainted Metal Surface
D. From Booster Banery Negativa
(·)Terminal

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eConnect another jumper cable írom
the negativa (-) terminal oí the CAUTION
booster banery to your motorcycle Do not operate the starter contln­
rear brake pedal or other unpainted uously for more than 5 seconds or the
metal surface. Do not use the nega­ starter wlll overheat and the baltery
t,ve (-) terminal of the battery. power wlll drop temporarlly. Walt 15
seconds between each operatlon of
the starter to let II cool and the battery
AWARNING
power recover.
Do not make thls last connectlon at the
carburetor or battery. Take care that
eAfter the engine has started. discon­
you do not touch the posillve and neg­
nect the jumper cables. Disconnect
atlve cables together, and do not lean
the negativa (-) cable from the mo­
over the battery when maklng thls last
torcycle first.
connectlon. Do not Jump start a lrozen
battery. lt could explode.
Do not reverse polarlty by connecting
posltlve ( +) to negative (-), or a bat­
tery exploslon and serlous damage to
the electrlcal system may occur.

eFollow the standard engine starting

procedure.

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Moving Off NOTE
e Check that che side stan� is up.
O The motorcycle is equipped with a
ePull in the clutch lever.
side stand switch. This switch is de­
eShifc into 1 st gear.
eOpen the chrottle a little, and start to
signed so that the engine stops if the
lec out the clutch lever very slowly.
clutch is engaged wirh the trans­
eAs the clutch scarts to engage, open
mission in gear when the side stand is
the throttle a little more. giving the
lelt down.
. _
engrne ¡ust enough fuel to keep it
from stalling.

A. Shift Pedal

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Shifting Gears
eClose the throttle while pulhng in the
clutch lever.
eShih into the next higher or lower
gear. For smooth riding, shilt up or
down when the motorcycle is oper­
ated at the speeds shown in the table
below.
AWARNING
When shiftlng down to a lower gear,
do not shlft al such a hlgh speed that
lhe englne r/mln (rpm) Jumps exces­
slvely. Not only can thls cause englne
damage, but the rear wheel may skld
and cause an accfdent. Downshfftlng
should be done below 5,000 r/mfn
(rpm) lor each gear.

eOpen the throttle part way, while re­

leasing the clutch lever.

Vehicle speed whon shifting

Shifting up km/h (mph) Shifting down km/h (mph)

1st ➔ 2nd 15 (9) 5th ➔ 4th 25 (15)

2nd ➔ 3rd 25 (15) 4th ➔ 3rd 20 (12)

3rd ➔ 4th 35 (21) 3rd ➔ 2nd 15 (9)

4th ➔ 5th 45 (27) 2nd ➔ 1st 15 (9)

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Braking
eClose the throttle completely, leaving
the clutch engaged (except when
shifting gears) so that the engine will
help slow down the motorcycle.
eShift down one gear at a time so that
you are in 1 st gear when you come to
a complete stop.
eWhen stopping, always apply both
brakes at the same time. Normally the
front brake should be applied a liule
more than the rear. Sh1ft down or
fully disengage the clutch as neces­ A. Front Brake Lever
sary to keep the engine from stalling.
eNever lock the brakes. or it will cause
the tires to skid. When turning a cor­
ner, it is better not to brake at ali. Re­
duce your speed befare you get into
the corner.
eFor emergency braking, disregard
downshifung, and concentrate on ap­
plying the brakes as hard as possible
without sk1dding.

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 Stopping the Engine
eClose the throttle completely.
eSh,ft the transm1ssion into neutral.
eTurn the ign,tion key 10 "OFF".
eSupport the motorcycle on a firm,
level surface with the side stand.
• Lock the s1eering.

A. Rear Brake Pedal

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Stopping the Motorcycle ping procedure is initiated. the engine
in an Emergency stop switch may be used to stop the en­
Your Kawasaki Motorcycle has been gine. 11 the engine stop switch is used.
designed and manufactured to provide turn off the ignition switch after stop­
you opt1mum safety and conven1ence. ping the motorcycle.
However, in order to fully benefit from
Kawasaki's safety engineering and
craftsmanship. it is essential that you.
the owner and operator, properly main­
tain your motorcycle and become thor­
oughly familiar with its operation.
lmproper maintenance can create a dan­
gerous situation known as throttle fail­
ure. Two of the most common causes
of throttle failure are:
1. An improperly serviced or clogged air
cleaner may allow dirt and dust to
enter the carburetor and stick the
throttle open.
2. During removal of the air cleaner, dirt
is allowed to enter and jam the car­
buretor.
In an emergency situation such as
throttle lailure, your vehicle may be
stopped by applying the brakes and dis­
engaging the clutch. Once this stop-

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Parking eLock the steermg to help prevent
eShift the transmission into neutral and theft.
turn the ignition key to "OFF".
eSupport the motorcycle on a firm. NOTE
level surface with the side stand.
O When stopping near traffic al night.
you can /eave the taillight on for
CAUTION greater vislbility by turning the ig­
Do not park on a soft or steeply ln­
nition key to the P (park) position.
cllned surface or the motorcycle may
ODo not leave the ignition switch at P
fall over.
position too long, or the battery wi/1
discharge.

elf parking inside a garage or other

structure. be sure it is well ventilated
and the motorcycle is not close to any
source or flame or sparks: this in­
eludes any appliance with a pilot light.

AWARNING
Gasollne Is extremely flammable and
can be exploslve under certaln condl­
tlons.

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 »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» SAF E O P ERATIO N «««««««««««««««««««««
Safe Riding Technique
The points given below are applicable for everyday motorcycle use and should be
carefully observed for sale and effective vehicle operation.

For safety, eye protection and tance and speed, or you may not
a helmet are strongly recom­ see it at all.

mended. Gloves and suitable fo­
otwear should also be used for
added protection in case of a
mishap.
A motorcycle does not provide
the impact protectíon of an auto­
mobíle. so defensivo riding in ad­
dition to wearíng protective
apparel is extremely important.
Do not let protective apparel give
you a false sense of security.
1
When goíng up steep slopes.
shift to a lower gear so that
there is plenty of power to spare
rather than overloading the en­
gine.
When applying the brakes. use
both the front and rear brakes.
Applying only one brake for sud­
den braking may cause the mo­
torcycle to skid and lose control.

Before changíng lenes. look When going down long slopes.

over your shoulder to make sure control vehicle speed by closing
the way is clear. Do not rely the throttle. Use the front and
solely on the rear view mirror; rear brakes for auxiliary braking.
you may misjudge a vehicle's dis-

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 On rainy days, rely more on
the throttle to control vehicle
speed and less on the front and
rear brakes. The throttle should
also be used judiciously to avoid
skidding the rear wheel from too
rapid acceleration or deceler­
ation.
When quick acceleratlon is ne­
cessary as in passing. shift to a
lower gear to obtain the neces­
sary power.
Do not downshift at too high
an r/min (rpm) to avoid damage
to the engine from overrevvlng.

Riding at the proper rate of Avoiding unnecessary weaving

speed and avoiding unnecessarily ís important to the safety of both
fast acceleration are important the rider and other motoris ts.
not only for safety and low fuel
consumption but also for long
vehicle life and quietar operation.

When rldlng in wet conditlons

or on loose roadway surfaces. the
ability to maneuver will be re­
duced. AII of your actions should
be smooth under these condi­
tions. Sudden acceleration. brak­
ing or turning may cause loss of
control.

On rough roads. exercise cau­

tlon. slow down. and grip the
fuel tank with the knees for bet­
ter stability.

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Daily Safety Checks
Check the following items each day belore you ride. The 11me required Is minimal,
and hab11ual performance of these checks will help ensure you a sale. reliable ride.
11 any irregularities are lound during these checks, refer to Ihe Main1enance and
Adjustment chapter or see your dealer for the action required to return the mo1orcycle
10 a sale operating condition.

Fallure to perform these checks every day

damage or a severa accldent.

Fuel ....................................... Adequate supply in 1ank. no leaks.

Engine 011 ............................. Oil level between level lines.
Tires....................................... Air pressure (when cold):
Front 150 kPa (1.5 kg/cm2, 21 psi)
Up to 97.5 kg 150 kPa
(215 lb) (1.5 kg/cm',
Rear load 21 psi)
97.5 ~ 182 kg 200 kPa
(215 ~ 401 lb) (2.0 kg/cm,,
load 28 psi)

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Orive chain .......................... .
Nuts. bolts, fasteners ........ ..
Steenng ............................... .
Brakes .................................. .
Throttle .................................
Clutch .................................. .
Coolant ................................
Electrical equipment ............
Engine stop switch............. .
Side stand ............................
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Slack 50 - 60 mm (2.0 ~ 2.4 in.).
Check that steering and suspension components, axles,
and all controls are properly tightened or fastened.
Action smooth but not loose from lock to lock.
No bind,ng of control cables.
Brake pad wear: Uning thickness more than l mm
(0.04 tn.) leh.
No brake fluid leakage.
Throttle grip play 2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in.).
Clutch lever play 2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in.).
Clutch lever operates smoothly.
No coolant leakage.
Coolant level between level fines (when engine is
cold).
AII lights and horn work
Stops engine.
Returns to its fully up position by spring tens,on.
Return spring not weak or not damaged.
Additional Considerations for Off Road Operation
Brakes: The importance oí rehable brakes is obvious. Check to see that they are
íunctioning properly.
Steering: Looseness in the steenng can cause loss of control. Check to see that the
handlebar turns freely but has no play.
Tires: Due to the extra stress to the tire on rough roads. be sure to examine their
overall condition. and inflate to the proper pressure.
Orive Chain: When not ad1usted properly, the severe stress on rough roads can
cause damage to the sprockets and cause the chain to be thrown. Examine the
chain slack and alignment, and lubncate if necessary.
Fuel: Have sufficient fuel for the high fuel consumption on rough roads.
Engine Oil: To avoid engine seizure and resul11ng loss of control. make cenain that
the oíl level is at the upper level line.
Coolant: To avoid overheating. check that the coolant level is at the upper level line.
M iscellaneous: Check to see that the electrical equipment is functioning properly,
all nuts and bolts are tight, and ali safety related parts are in good condition.

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 »>»»»»»»»»>»»» MAINTENAN CE AN D ADJ U STM ENT «<««««««««««rn
The main1enance and adjustmen1s ou1lined in 1h1s chap1er are easily carried out and
must be done in accordance w11h 1he Period,c Maintenance Chart to keep 1he mo1or­
cycle in good running condition. The initial maintenance is vitally important
and must not be neglected.
lf you are in doubt as to any ad¡ustment or veh,cle operation, please ask your au­
thorized Kawasaki dealer 10 check the motorcycle.
Please no1e that Kawasaki cannot assume any responsibility for damage resulling
from incorrec1 maintenance or improper adjustment done by the owner.

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 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

To protect the environment in which we all live, Kawasaki has incorporated

crankcase emission (1) and exhaust emission (2) control systems in compliance
with applicable regulations oí the United States Environmental Protection
Agency and California Air Resources Board. Additionally, Kawasaki has incor­
porated an evaporative emission control system (3) in compliance with applica­
ble regulations oí the Calífornia Air Resources Board on vehicle sold in
California only.
1. Crankcase Emission Control System

■
This system eliminates the release of crankcase vapors into the atmosphere.
lnstead, the vapors are routed through an oil separator to the intake side of
the engine. While the engine is operating, the vapors are drawn into the
combustion chamber, where they are burned along with the fuel and air sup-
plied by the carburetors.

2. Exhaust Emission Control System

This system reduces the amount oí pollutants discharged into the atmos•
phere by the exhaust of this motorcycle. The fuel and ignition systems or this
motorcycle have been careíully designed and constructed to ensure an effi­
cient engine with low exhaust pollutant levels.

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 3. Evaporative Emission Control System
Vapors caused by ruel evaporation in 1he fuel system are not vented into
the atmosphere. lnstead, fuel vapors are routed into the running engine 10 be
burned, or stored in a canister when the engine is stopped. Liquid íuel ís
caught by a vapor separator and returned to 1he fuel tank.

Hlgh Allltude Performance Adjustment lnformatlon

To improve lhe EMISSION CONTROL PERFORMANCE of veh,cles oper•
ated above 4,000 feel, Kawasaki recommends the following Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) approved modification.

NOTE
OWhen properly performed. rhese specified modificarions only are not con­
sidered to be emissions system "tampering" and vehicle performance is
general/y unchanged as a resulr.

lnstallation lnstructions:
High altitude ad¡ustment requires replacement of certain carburetor compo­
nents. lnstallation of these optional pans may be performed by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer. or the consumer, íollowing repair recommendations speci­
fied in lhe appropriate Kawasaki Service Manual.

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 MAINTENANCE ANO WARRANTY

Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that your motorcycle will continue

to have low emission levels. This Owner's Manual contains those maintenance
recommendations for your motorcycle. Those items identified by the Periodic
Maintenance Chan are necessary to ensure compliance with the applicable stan­
dards.
As the owner of this motorcycle, you have the responsibilhy to make sure that
the recommended maintenance is carried out according to the instructions in
this Owner's Manual at your own expense.
The Kawasaki Limitad Em,ssion Control System Warranty requires that you
return your motorcycle to an authorized Kawasaki dealer for remedy under war­
ranty. Please read the warranty carefully, and keep it valid by complying with
the owner's obligations it contams.
You should keep a maintenance record for your motorcycle. To assist you in
keeping this record, we have provided space on pages 129 through 1 32 of th1s
manual where an authorized Kawasaki dealer, or someone equally competent,
can record the maintenance. You should also retain copies of maintenance work
orders. bills, etc., as verification of this maintenance.

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 TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED:

Federal law prohibtts the following acts or the causing thereof: (1) the re­
moval or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of mainte­
nance, repair . or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated
into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery
to the ultimate purchaser or while 11 ,s in use. or (2) the use of the vehicle after
such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by
any person.

Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below:
Replacement of the original exhaust system or muffler with a componen! not
in compliance with Federal regulations.
Removal or the muffler(s) or any interna! portion of the muHler(s).
Removal of the air box or air box cover.
Modificauons to the muffler(s) or air intake system by cutting. drilling, or
01her means if such modifications result in increased noise levels.

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 / / /.
' J�""#f'f,"''#"',,.¡;,,.#� '1�'P·'1�f.,.'1��
J
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Whíchever llllllir,.J •Odometer Reading km (mi)
comes first
T. /_ /

'-'
<i ,:·:Y � � See
n � � �·
� Every '- '- '- Page
ldle speed - check t • • • • • • • a,
Throttle grip play - check t • • • • 77
• • • • •
'O
CI>
i Spark plug - clean and gap t • 70
.; Valve clearance - check t • • • • 71
• • •
a:
e Air cleaner element - clean • 74
o
., •
,,,
·¡¡; Alr cleaner element - replace 5 cleanings 74
·ew Fuel system - check • • •
Evaporative emíssion control
t
• • • • • • • 73
'- system (c)- check
/ Spark arrester - clean Every 5,000 km (3,000 mi) 85
...e Sanerv electrolyte level - check t month • • • • • • • 103
o
., Brake light switch - check t • • • • • • • 95
·0
·we Brake pad wear - check 1" • • • • • • 92

eo Brake fluid level - check t month • • • • • • • 93

K Brake íluid - change 2 years • 94
z
K Brake hose, connection-check t • • • • • • -
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 Whichever 1 • Odometer Reading km {mil

1: ;iqj.J,j, J�t
+
Frequency

� ll>t:1• �:e·:!!!!!: /i;:Y �� /!?�

Operation Every
.._ '- ..._ s..
,,_
K Fuel hose, connect� t • • • • • • -
Clutch-adjust • • •
• •• •
• • • • • -
83
K Steerfng-ci,eck t • •
Balance, chaln tenslon-adjust t • • • • • • •
• • • • • •
72
Orive chaln wear-(;heck t #
• • • • • • • -
J
E
w
K Spoke tightness and nm runoul-(;hec:k t
Nuls, bolts, and fasteners t,ghtnes�heck t
nre wear--dleck t
• • • •
• • • • • •
117
102
EngIne oíl-change • • • • 63
•
yoar
011 hfler-replace t • • • 63
General lnbncalion-perfo11T1 • • • • • • 113
K Front lork 041-<:hange • -
K Swingarm p11101. unl-trak lrnk.ag&-1ubrica1e • • • -
K Coolant-Ghange 2years • 70

60
 �
n

Radla1or hoses, connec1lons

--<heck t
'
Whlchever
comes forst

Every

year
• ºOdometer Reading

<o• r '°r �r �� •�1,t,;�

��-fl¡/_1¡/l¡fl¡/1¡�##/
'-=

•
� � ......
km (mil

'

•
'-
Page
�See
66

K Steering stem bearing-lubrlca1e 2years -

·�
K Master cyllnder cup and dust
2years -
e
seal-replace

w
e:
K Galiper pinon seal and dust
seal-replace
2years -
K Bra Ice hose -re place 4 years -
K Fuel hose-replace 4 years -
Orive cha1n-lubroca1e # Every 600 km (400 mi) 91
Orive cha,n slack-check t ¡l Every 1,000 km (600 mO 86

K Should be servoced by an au1horized Kawasak, dealer

Fo, h1gher odome1er ,eadongs, repea1 a1 1he lrequency on1erval estabhshed here.
t Replace. add ad¡ust. or torque 1f necessary
(e) Cahforn,a model onfy
# : Se,voce more lrequently when operat,ng tn severe cond,uons. dustv. wet. muddy, hogh speed,
or lrequem s1amng/s1opp1ng.
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Engine Oil wa11 severa! minutes until the oil set•
In order for the engine. transmission. tles.
and clutch to funcuon properly, main­
tain the engine oíl at the proper level.
and change the oil and replace the oil
CAUTION
filter in accordance with the Periodic Raclng the englne before the oll
Maintenance Chart. Not only do din reaches every part can cause engine
and metal particles collect in the oíl, but seizure.
the oil itself loses its lubricative quality 1f
used too long.
• lf the motorcycle has JUSI been used,
wait severa! minutes for ali the oil to
il.WARNING drain down.
eCheck the engine 011 leve! through the
Motorcycle operatlon wilh lnsufflclent,
oil level gauge W11h the motorcycle
deterlorated, or contamlnated englne
held leve!, the oil leve! should come
oíl wlll cause accelerated wear and
up between the upper and lower level
may result In englne or transmlsslon
lines next to the gauge.
selzure, accldent, and lnjury.

011 Leve/ lnspectJon

elf the oíl has JUSI been changed. start
the engine and run ít for severa! min •
utes at 1dle speed. Th1s fills the oil fil.
ter wllh 011. Stop the engine. then

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 Oil and/or Oil Filler Change
eWarm up the engine thoroughly, and
then stop 11.
ePlace an oil pan beneath the engine.
•Remove the engine 011 drain plug.

A. Oíl Leve! Gauge

B. Upper Leve! Line
C. Lower Level Line

elf the oil level is too high, remove the

excess oil through the oil filler open­
ing using a syringe or sorne other sui­ A. Drain Plug
table device.
elf the oil level is too low, add the oil elet the oil completely drain w1th the
to reach the correct level. Use the motorcycle perpendicular to the
same type and brand ol oíl that 1 s al­ ground.
ready in the engine.

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AWARNING
Motor oll is a toxlc subslance. 01s­
pose of used oll properly. Contacl
your local aulhorllles for approved
dlsposal methods or posslble recycl­
lng.
• lf the oil filter is to be changed, re­
move the oíl filler cover bolts and take
off the cover with 0-ring.
A. Bolts B. Oil Filter Cover
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ePull off the element with the element
mounting pin.
• Pull the mounting pin off the element.
• Replace the element with a new one.
eApply a little engine oíl to the grom-
mets on both side of the element, and
push the mountíng pin into the ele­
ment. Be careful that the grommets
do not slip out of place.
• lnstall them with the smaller end of
the pin inside.
A. Eloment C. Mounting Pin
B. Grommet
• Instan the oil filler cover and tighten its Engine Oil Capacity
bolls.
Capaci1y : 2.2 L (2.3 US q1)
• Alter the oil has completely drained out. (when filler is nol removed]
instan the engine oil drain plug with its : 2.5 L (2.6 US ql)
gasket. Proper torque for it is shown in (when filler is removed)
the table.

NOTE Although 1 OW-40 engine oil is the recom­

o Replace the damaged gasket with a
newone.
• Flll the engine up to the upper leve! line
with a good quality motor oil specified in
the table.
• Check the oil level.
mended oil for most conditions. the oil v i s ­
cosity may need t o be changad to
accommodate atmospheric conditions in
your riding area.
SAE 20W-50
S AE 20W-40

Tightening Torque SAE 101-50

S AE 101 40
Engine Oíl Drain Plug:
23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 16.S ft-lb) SAE 101-30

Recommended Engine Oil

Type : API SE, SF or SG
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·10
1
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1
'º
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10
1
11
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1
11 .,.....,
•o l'lll

UOJHUU •
: API SH, SJ or SL wilh JASO MA
Viscosity : SAE 10W-40
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Cooling System
Radiator and Cooling Fan:
Check the radiator fms for obstruc11on
by insects or mud. Clean off any ob­
structions with a stream ol low-pressure
water.
Jt.WARNING
The coollng lan turns on automatlcally,
even wlth the lgnltlon switch olf. Keep
your hands and clolhlng away from the
fan blades at all times.
CAUTION
Using high-pressure water, as from a
car wash facllity, could damage the ra­
dlator flns and lmpalr the radlator's el­
fectiveness.
Do not obstruct or deflect alrflow
lhrough the radlator by lnstalllng un­
authorized accessorles In fronl of the
radlator or behlnd the coollng fan.
lnterference wlth the radlator alrflow
can lead to overheatlng and conse­
quent englne damage.

Radlator Hoses:
Check the radiator hoses for cracks or
deterioration, and connec11ons for
looseness m accordance with the peri­
odie Maintenance Chart.

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Coolant:
Coolant absorbs excessive heat from
the engine and transfers it to the air at
the radiator. 11 the coolant level be­
comes low. the engine overheats and
may sutter severa damage. Check the
coolant level each day befare riding the
motorcycle, and replenish coolant if the
level 1s low. Changa the coolant in ac­
cordance with the Periodic Maintenance
Chart.
lnformation for Coolant
To protect the cooling system (con­
sisting of the aluminum engine and rad1-
ator) from rust and corrosion, the use of
corros1on and rust inhib1tor chemicals in
the coolant is essential. lf coolant con-
1ain1ng corrosion and rust inhibitor
chemicals is not used. over a period of
time, the cooling system accumulates
rust and scale in the water jacket and
radiator. This will clog up the coolant
passages. and considerably reduce the
eHic1ency of the cooling sys1em.
J.,WARNING
Use coolant contalnlng corroslon
lnhlbltors made speclflcally for alu­
mlnum englnes and radlators In
accordance wlth the lnstructlons ol the
manulacturer. Chemlcals are harmlul
to the human body.
Soh or distilled water must be used
with the antifreeze (see below for anti•
freeze) in the cooling system.
CAUTION
11 hard water is used In the system, 11
causes scale accumulalion In the wa­
ter passages, and conslderably re­
duces the efflclency of the coollng
system.
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 lf the lowest ambient temperatura en­
countered falls below the freezing potnt
of water. use permanent antifreeze tn the
coolant to protect the cooling system
against engine and rad1ator freeze-up. as
well as lrom rust and corrosion.
Use a permanent type of ant1freeze
(soft water and ethylene glycol plus
corrosion and rust inh1b1tor chemicals
for aluminum engines and radiators) tn
the cooltng system. On the mixture ratio
of coolan1. choose the suitable one re­
femng to the relation between freezing
po1nt and strength directed on the con­
tainer
CAUTION
Permanent types ol antllreeze on the
market have antl-corroslon and antl­
rust properlles. When 11 Is dlluted ex­
cesslvely, 11 loses lis antl-corroslon
property. Dllute a permanent type ol
anlllreeze In accordance wlth the ln­
strucllons ol the manulacturer.
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NOTE
OA permanent type ol antilreeze is in­
sta/led in the cooling system when
shipped. lt is colored green and con­
tains ethylene glycol. lt is mixed at
50% and has the lreezing point ol
-35" C (-31" F).
Coolant leve/ lnspection
eSituate the motorcycle so that it is
perpendicular to the ground
•Check 1he coolant level through the
coolant level gauge on 1he reserve
tank cover. The coolant tevel should
be between the FULL and LOW level
marks.
NOTE
O Check the leve/ when the engme is
cold (room or atmospheric temper­
ature).
A. Reserve Tank Cover A. Reserve Tank Cap
B. FULL Mark
C. LOW Mark NOTE
D. Rlght Air Scoop
O/n an emergency you can add water
elf the amount of coolant is insulfi­ alone to the coolant reserve tank.
cient. remove the right air scoop, un­ however it must be returned to the
screw the cap from the reserve tank. correct mixture ratio by the addition of
and add coolant through the filler antifreeze concentrate as soon as pos­
opening 10 the FULL mark. sible.
• lnstall the cap and right air scoop.

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 CAUTION
11 coolant must be added olten, or the
reserve tank completely runs dry,
there is probably leakage In lhe sys­
tem. Have the cooling system in­
spected by your authorlzed Kawasakl
dealer.
Coolant Change
Have the coolan1 changed by an au­
thorized Kawasaki dealer.
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Spark Plug
Remove the fuel tank and unscrew
lhe spark plug.
The standard spark plug is shown in
the table. The spark plug should be
taken out In accordance with the Peri­
odie Maintenance Chart for cleaning, in­
spection. and resetting of the plug gap.
Maintenance
lf the plug is oily or has carbon built
up on 11, have 11 cleaned, preferably in a
sand-blasting dev1ce, and then clean off
any abras,ve part1cles. The plug may
also be cleaned using a h1gh fiash-poin1
solvenl and a wire brush or other suit­
able 1001. Measure the gap with a
wire-type th1ckness gauge, and ad¡ust
1he gap if incorrect by bending the outer
electrode. lf the spark plug electrodes
are corroded or damaged, or 11 the insu­
lator is cracked. replace the plug. Use
the standard plug.
 Valve Clearance
J_ Valve and valve seat wear decreases
valve clearance, upsetting valve 1,ming.

CAUTION
11 valve clearance is lelt unadjusted,
wear wlll eventually cause the valves
to rematn partly open; whlch lowers
0.8 - 0.9 mm performance, burns the valves and
• 10.032 - 0.036 ,n) valve seats, and may cause sertous
englne damage.

Valve clearance for each valve should

Spark Plug be checked and ad1us1ed in accordance
Standard NGK DPR8EA-9 or with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Plug NO X24EPR-U9 lnspection and ad1ustmen1 should be
done only by a competeni mechan,c fol­
Plug 0.8 ~ 0.9 mm lowing the instructions in the Service
Gap (0.032 ~ 0.036 in) Manual.
Tightening 14 N-m
Torque (1.4 kg-m, 10.0 ft-lb)

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Balancer Chain
Wear ol the balancer chain and the
chain guide develops slack between
them. Ad¡ust the balancer chain ten­
s1oner in accordance w1th the Periodic
Maintenance Chart.

CAUTION
lf the balancer chaln Is left unadjusted,
the developed slack wlll make nolse
and may result In englne damage.
A. Cap B. Tensíoner Bolt

Chain Tensioner Adjustment eTighten back the bolt and install the
• Remove the tensioner cap and loosen cap in the original pos1tion.
the tensioner bolt a few lurns.

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Evaporative Emission Control System 1 \11 1 \1 1111',I lllll'I l'I, l>J,\f,llMI
(California model only)
This system routes fuel vapors from
the fuel system into the running engine
or stores the vapors in a canister when
the engine is stopped. Although no ad­
justments are required, a thorough visual
inspection must be made at the intervals
specified by the Periodic Maintenance
Chart.

lnspection
eCheck that the hoses are securely
connected.
• Replace any kinked. deteriorated, or
damaged hoses.

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Air Cleaner
A clogged a,r cleaner restricts the
engine's aIr intake. increasing fuel con­
sumption, reduc,ng engine power, and
causing spark plug fouhng.
The a,r cleaner element must be
cleaned and replaced in accordance
w1th the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In
dusty areas. the element should be
cleaned more frequently than the
recommended interval. Alter riding
through rain or on muddy roads, the
element should be cleaned immed1ately A. Element B. Wing Bolt
The element should be replaced 11 11 Is
damaged. • Remove the etement from the frame.

Element Removal
• Remove the right s1de cover
• Unscrew the a,r cleaner cover screw
and remove the air cleaner cover
eRemove the wing bolt. and take out
the element

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 J�WARNING
lf dlrt or dust is allowed to pass
lhrough lnlo lhe carburelor, lhe lhrol­
lle may become stuck, posslbly caus­
lng accldent.

---@ CAUTION
11 dlrl get.s lhrough lnto the englne, ex­
cesslve engine wear and posslbly en­
glne damage wlll occur.
A. Element 8. Frame

ePut a clean, lint-free towel over the air

cleaner housing to keep dirt or other NOTE
foreign material from entenng.
OE/ement installation is performed in
elnspect the element material for dam­
the reverse order of removal.
age. 11 any part of the element is
damaged, the element must be re­
placed.

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Element Cleaning Oíl Draining
eClean the element in a bath ol a high e lnspect the transparent reservoir be­
llash-point solven1. low the swingarm p1vot section on the
• Drv the element with compressed air right side ol the motorcycle to see il
or by shaking it. any oil has run down lrom the air
eAfter cleaning, saturate the element cleaner housing.
wtth SE, SF or SG class SAE 1 OW40
motor 01I.
• Press the element against a
work-bench to squeeze out the excess
oíl. then wrap it in a clean rag and
squeeze it as dry as possible.

.A.WARNING
Clean the element In a well ventllated
area, and take care that there are no
sparks or llame anywhere near the
worklng area; thls lncludes any appll­
ance wllh a pllot light. Do not use gas­ A. Reservoir C. Plug
ollne or a low llash-polnt solvent to 8. Drain Hose
clean the element. A llre or explosion
could resull.

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elf there is any oíl in the reservoir, re­
move the plug from the lower end of
the drain hose and drain the oíl.
it.WARNING
Be sure to lnst.all the plug In the drain
hose after dralnlng. 011 on tires wlll
make them sllppery and can cause an
accldent and lnJury.
Throttle Grip
The thronle grip controls the throttle
valvas. lf the throttle grip has excessive
play due to either cable stretch or mal­
adjustment, it will cause a delay in
throttle response, especially at low en­
gine speed. Also, the throttle valvas
may not open fully at full throttle. On
the other hand, if the throttle grip has
no play, the throttle will be hard to con­
trol, and the idle speed will be erratic.
Check the throttle grip play in accord­
ance with the Periodic Maintenance
Chart, and adjust the play if necessary.
lnspection
eCheck that there is 2 - 3 mm (O.OS -
0.12 in.) throttle grip play when
lightly turning the throttle grip back
and forth.
elf there is improper play, adjust it.
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A. Throttle Grip A. Accelerator Cable
B. 2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in) B. Decelerator Cable
C. Adjusting Nuts
D. Locknuts
Adjustment
eLoosen the locknuts at Ihe upper end eTurn the accelerator cable adjusting
ol the throttle cables. and screw both nut until 2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in)
throttle cable adIusting nuts in com­ ol throule grip play is obtained.
pletely so as 10 give the Ihro11le grip Tighten the locknut.
plenty of play.
eTurn out Ihe deceleraIor cable adIus1-
ing nut until there is no play when the
throttle grip is completely closed.
TighIen Ihe locknut.

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 NOTE
Olf the throttle cables cannot be ad­
justed by using the cable adjusting
nuts at the upper end o/ the throttle
cables. use the cable adjusters at the
lower end o/ the throttle cables (at the
carburetor). Do not /orget to securely
tighten the adjuster locknuts
AWARNING
Be sure the upper ends ol the outer
cables are fully seated In lhelr adjust­
lng nuts, or they could sllp lnto place
later, creallng enough grip play to pre­
ven! throttle operatlon, resultlng In a
hazardous rldlng condillon.

eStart the engine.

eTurn the handlebar from s1de 10 side

*while idhng the engine.

lf idle speed varies, the throttle cables
may be poorly routed or they may be
damaged.
eCorrect any problem before operating
the motorcycle.

AWARNING
Operallon wllh an lmproperly ad­
A. Accelerator Cable justed, lncorrectly routed, or damaged
B. Decelerator Cable cable could result In an unsafe rldlng
C. Adjusting Nuts condlllon.
D. Locknuts

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 '

...•
Choke Lever
I
••
By pushing the choke lever. the car­

.....-_....
buretor provides a rich starting mixture
that is necessary to enable easy starting
when the engine is cold. .- .. ,,

lf starting difficulty or rich fuel mix­ ,,

ture trouble occurs, inspect the choke
rever. and adjust il necessary.

lnspection
eCheck that the choke lever returns
properly and that the inner cable sides
smoothly. lf there is any irregularity.
have the choke cable checked by an
authorized Kawasaki dealer.
ePush the choke lever back all the way
to its released position.
• Determine the amount of choke cable
play at the upper end of the choke ca­
ble. Pull out and push in the outer
cable; the amount or cable 1ravel is the
amount ol cable play.
A. Choke Lever
eThe proper amount of play is 2 ~ 3
mm (O.OS ~0.12 in.). lf there is too
much or too little play, adjust the
choke cable.
Adjustment
• Loosen 1he locknut, and turn the ad­
¡usting nut until the cable has the
proper amount of play.

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 Carburetor
The following procedure covers the
idle speed adjustment. which should be
performed in accordance with the Peri­
odie Maintenance Chart or whenever
the idle speed is disturbad.

Adjustment
eStart the engine, and warm it up thor­
oughly.
eAdjust I he idle speed to 1 .200 ~
A. Locknut C. 2 ~ 3 mm 1 .400 r/min (rpm) by turning the idle
B. Adjusting Nut (0.08 ~ 0.12 in.) adjusting screw.

eTighten the locknut alter adjustment.

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 Operation with damaged cables could
result in an unsafe ridlng condilion.

A. ldle Adjusting Screw

eOpen and close the throttle a few

times to make sure that the idle speed
does not change. ReadJust if neces­
sary.
eWith the engine idling, turn the han­
dlebar to each s1de. lf handlebar
movement changes the idle speed, the
throttle cables may be improperly ad­
JUSted or incorrectly routed, or they
may be damaged. Be sure to corree!
any of these condilions before riding.

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Clutch
Due to friction plate wear and clutch
cable stretch over a long period of use.
1he clutch must be adjusted in accord­
ance with the Period1c Maintenance
Chart.

i�WARNING
To avoid a serious burn, never touch a
hot engine or exhaust pipe during
clutch adjustment.
A. Adjuster
B. Locknut
C. 2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in)
lnspection lf the play is incorrect. adjust the le­
eCheck that 1he clutch lever has 2 ~ 3 ver play as follows.
mm (O.OS ~ 0.12 in) of play as
shown in 1he figure.
Ad/usrment
eloosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
eTurn the ad¡uster so 1ha1 the clutch le-
ver will have 2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12
in) of play.

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 AWARNING
Be sure the upper end of the clutch
outer cable is fully seated In its fitting,
or 11 could sllp lnto place later, creat­
ing enough cable play to preven!
clutch dlsengagement, resulting In a
hazardous ridlng condltion.

eTighten 1he locknut.

elf it cannot be done. use the mounting
nuts at the lower end of the cable.
A. Mounting Nuts B. Clutch Cable

NOTE
OA!ter the ad¡ustment 1s made, start the
engine and check that the clutch does
not slip and that it releases properly.
OFor minar corrections. use the adjuster
at the clutch lever.

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Spark Arrester eRemove the drain plugs on the muf­
This motorcycle is equ,pped with a fler.
spark arrester approved for off-road use
by the U.S. Forest Service. lt must be
properly mainta,ned to ensure its etti­
ciency In accordance with the Period,c
Maintenance Chart, clean the spark ar­
restar.

CAUTION
The spark arrester must be lnstalled
correclly and funcllonlng properly to
provlde adequate tire proteclion.

Spark Allester Cleaning

_.\WARNING
To avoid burns, wear gloves while cle­
anlng the spark arrester. Slnce the
englne must be run durlng thls proce­
dure, the muffler wlll become hot.
• In an open a rea away from combusti­
ble materials. start the engine with the
transmission in neutral.
eRa,se and lower engine speed whtle
tapping on the muffler with a rubber
mallet until carbon particles are
purged from the muffler.

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 AWARNING
Do not run lhe englne In a closed area.
Exhaust gases contaln carbon monox­
lde¡ a colorless, odorless, polsonous
gas. Breathing exhaust gas leads to
carbon monoxide poisoning, asphyxia­
tlon, and death.
eStop the engine.
• lnstall the drain plugs.
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Drive Chain
The drive chain must be checked, ad
¡usted, and lubncated in accordance
with the Periodic Maintenance Chan for
safety and 10 prevent excess1ve wear. 11
the chain becomes badly worn or ma­
lad¡us1ed - ei1her 100 loose or too tight
- the chain could ¡ump off the sprock
ets or break.
¡._WARNING
A chaln that breaks or Jumps off the
sprockets could snag on the engine
sprocket or lock the rear wheel, se­
verely damaglng the motorcycle and
causlng II to go out of control.
Cha,n Slack lnspection
eSet the motorcycle up on its sida
stand
• Rotate the rear wheel 10 find 1he pos1-
tion where the chain is tightest. meas­
ure the maximum chain slack by
 pulling up and pushing down the Orive Chain Slack
chain midway between the engine
Standard 50 - 60 mm (2.0 - 2.4 in)
sprocket and rear wheel sprocket.
Too light less than 50 mm (2.0 in)
Too loose more than 65 mm (2.6 in)

Chain Slack Adjustment

• Loosen the left and right chain adjus­
ter locknuts.
• Remove the cotter pin, and loosen the
axle nut.

A. 50 - 65 mm (2.0 ~ 2.6 in)

elf the drive cham Is too 1igh1 or too

loose, adjust it so that the chain slack
will be within the standard value.

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 mark that the right chain adjuster
notch aligns w1th.

A. Axle Nut C. locknut

B. Cotter Pin O. Adjusting Nut

• lf the cha in is too 11ght, back out the A. Marks C. Locknut

leh and righl chain ad¡usting nuts B. Notch O. Adjusting Nut
evenly, and kick the wheel forward
until the chain is 100 loose.
eTurn in both chain adjusting nuts NOTE
evenly unt,1 the drive chain has the
correct amount of slack. To keep the O Wheel alignment can a/so be checked
chain and wheel properly aligned, the using the straightedge or string
notch on the left chain ad¡uster method.
should align with the sama swingarm

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 i,WARNING
Mlsallgnmenl of the wheel wlll result
In abnormal wear, and may result In
an unsafe rldlng condltlon.
eTighten bo1h charn ad¡uster locknu1s
eT,ghten 1he axle nu1 10 1he specified
torque.
Tighten,ng Torque
93 N-m
Axle Nut:
1 (9.5 kg•m, 69 ít-lb)
eRotate the wheel, measure the charn
slack again at 1he iightest position,
and read¡ust if necessary.
etnsen a new cotter pin through the
axle nut and axle, and spread its ends.
AWARNING
lf the axle nut Is not securely llghtened
or the cotter pin Is not lnstalled, an un­
sale rldlng condlllon may resull.
Wear lnspection
eStretch the chain taut either by using
the chain adjusters, or by hanging a
1 O kg (20 lb) weight on the chain.
• Measure the length of 20 links on the
straight part of the chain from pin
center of the 1 st pin to p,n center of
the 21 st pin. Since the chain may
wear unevenly, take measurements at
several places.
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 AWARNING
For salety, use only the standard
chain. 11 Is an endless type and should
not be cut lor installatlon; have lt ln­
stalled by an authorlzed Kawasakl
dealer.

eRotate the rear wheel to inspect the

drive chain for damaged rollers, and
• loose pins and links.
eAlso inspect the sprockets for un­
A. Measure B. Weight evenly or excess,vely worn teeth. and
damaged teeth
• lf the length exceeds the serv,ce limit.
the chain should be replaced.
NOTE
Orive Chain 20-Link Length
OSpracket wear is exaggerated far illus•
1 Service Limit: 323 mm (12.7 in).
tratian. See Service Manual far wear
limits.

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 charn longer and provrde better lubrt·
ca11on
eApply 01I 10 Ihe sides o! Ihe rollers so
that i1 wrll penetrate to 1he rollers and
bushings Apply 01I to Ihe O-rings so
that the O-rrngs wrll be coa1ed wrth
01I Wrpe off any excess 01I

• 11 lhere ,s any rrregularuy, have the

drrve cha1n and/or the sprockets re­
placed by an auIhorr2ed Kawasakt
dealer

Lubricohon
Lubrrcatron is also necessary alter rid• elf the cha,n ,s especrally d1r1y. clean 11
ing Ihrough rarn or on wel roads, or any usíng dresel 01I or kerosrne and then
11me that the charn appears dry A apply 01I as descrrbed above.
heavy 01I such as SAE 90 Is preferred to
a ltghIer 011 becauso 11 wrll sIay on Ihe

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Brakes
Brake Wear lnspection
In accordance w1th the Penodic
Maintenance Chart. inspect the brakes
for wear. For each front and rear disc
brake cahper, il the 1h1ckness ol euher
pad is less than 1 mm (0.04 in), replace
both pads in 1he cali per as a set. Pad
replacement should be done by an au­
thorized Kawasaki dealer.
A L,n,ng Th,cknf.-ss
B 1 mm (O 04 ,n 1
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Dlsc Brake Fluid:
In accordance with 1he Periodic
Maintenance Chart, inspect the brake
fluid level in both the front and rear
brake fluid reservoirs and changa 1he
brake fluid. The brake fluid should also
be changad 11 11 becomes contaminated
with dirt or water.
Fluid Requirement
Use heavy-duty brake fluid only from a
container marked D O T 3 or DO T 4.
 NOTE Fluid leve/ lnspection
eThe brake fluid level in the front brake
Brake fluid of O O T 4 1s installed in the !luid reservoir must be kept above the
brake system when shlpped. line (lower level line) next to the
gauge and that in the rear brake fluid
reservoir (located under the right side
CAUTION cover) must be kept between the up­
per and lower level lines (reservoirs
Do not spill brake fluid onto any held horizontal).
palnted surface.
Do not use fluid from a cont.alner that
has been left open or thal has been
unsealed for a long lime.
Check for fluid leakage around the fil.
lings.
Check brake hoses for damage.

A. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir

B. Upper Level
C. Lower Level

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 elf the fluid level in either reservoir is
lower than the lower level line, check
for llu id leaks in the brake lines, and
fill the reservoir to the upper level line.

AWARNING
Do not mix two brands of brake fluid.
Change the brake fluid in the brake
llne completely II the brake fluid must
be refilled bul the type and brand ol
the brake fluid that is already In the
A. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir reservolr are unldenlifled.
B. Upper level line
C. Lower Level line
O. Filler Cap

Fluid Change
Have the brake fluid changad by an
authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Front and Rear Brakes:

Disc and disc pad wear is automat­
ically compensated for and has no effect
on the brake lever or pedal ac11on. So
there are no parts 1ha1 require ad¡ust­
ment on the lront and rear brakes.

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 AWARNING
11 the brake lever or pedal feels mushy
when lt Is applled, there mlght be alr
In lhe brake fines or lhe brake may be
detective. Slnce II Is dangerous lo op•
erate the motorcycle under such con•
dltlons, have lhe brake checked
lmmedlalely by an authorlzed Kawa­
sakl dealer.
Brake Light Switches
When either the front or rear brake is
applied, the brake light goes on. The
front brake light switch requ1res no ad­
justment, but the rear brake light switch
should be adjusted in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
lnspection
eTurn the ignition key to "ON".
eThe brake light should go on when
the front brake is applied.
• lf it does not. ask your authorizeq Ka­
wasaki dealer to inspect the front
brake light switch.
eCheck the operation of the rear brake
light switch by depressing the brake
pedal. The brake light should go on
alter about 15 mm (0.6 in) of pedal
travel.
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 CAUTION
To avoid damaging the electrlcal con­
nectlons lnside the switch, be sure
that the switch body does not turn dur­
lng adjustment.

A. Brake Pedal B. 15 mm (0.6 in)

err it does not, ad¡ust 1he rear brake

ligh1 switch.

Adjustment
eTo adjust 1he rear brake light switch,
move the switch up or down by turn­ A. Rear Brake light Switch
B. Adjusting Nut
mg the adjusting nut. C. lights sooner.
O. Lights later.

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Front Fork
Alr Pressure:
The standard air pressure 1n the lront
lork legs is atmospheric pressure. The
air pressure in the fork legs increases as
the lork heats up, so the fork action will
get stifler as the vehicle operation pro­
gresses.
• Using the jack under the frame, stabi­
lize the motorcycle.
• Place a stand or block under the en­
gine so that the front wheel is raised
ott the ground. A. Air Valve Cap
• Remove the air valva cap off the top
of the fron t fork legs.
• Push the valve cores in to release air
pressure.

NOTE
OAddition ol air pressure is not recom­
mended since atmospheric pressure is
the most suitable setting lor ali ranges
ol riding.

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Rear Shock Absorber
The rear shock absorber can be ad­
¡usted by changing the spring preload
and rebound damping force for various
riding and loading conditions.
Before making any ad¡us1men1s,
however. read the following procedures:

Spring Preload Adjustment

The spring preload adjus1er on the
rear shock absorber has 5 positions.
• Remove the leh side cover. A. Canister
• Remove the band and 1ake out the
canister (California model). eAd¡ust 1he spring preload by turning
the adjuster counterclockw,se 10 get
softer or clockwise to get harder.

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A. Rear Shock Absorber B. Adjuster A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
B. Number

Posit1on 1 12 13 14 15 eTurn the ad¡uster until the desired

Spring Action - Stronger number faces outward with a click in
accordance with the lollowing table:

Rebound Dampmg Force Adjustment

Pos111on 1lrrlmlmr
Rebound Dampmg Force ---+ Larger
The rebound damping force ad¡uster
on the bottom of the rear shock absor­
ber has 4 positions. The numbers on
the ad¡uster show the settmg pos111on.

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 NOTE
o When adjusting the rebound damping
force. remove the cover and turn the
adjuster to the desired number until
you lee! a clic!<.
Rea, Shock Absorber Se({jng
To obtain stable handling and a suit­
able ride, adjust the spring preload or
rebound damping force for different
road and loading condit1ons as indi­
cated. For instance. the initial setting
(spring position is 1, rebound damping
force adjuster position is 1) ,s softest
and designed for an average-build rider
of 68 kg (150 lb) with no passenger
and no accessories. Ordinarily, the
heavier the total load becomes, the
harder the suspension should be set.

Setting Table for Spring Preload and Rebound Damping Force

An average- A rider and A 11der and

Adjuster build rider a passenger a passenger with load
Spring preload 1 or 2 2 or 3 3. 4. or 5
Dampmg force (Dor U or III u or IIU
O : Standard setting (number) is identified with a circle marking.

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Wheels volves wide variations in temperature
Tires: or altitude.
Payload and Tire Pressure
Failure to maintain proper inflation
pressures or observe payload limits lor
your ures may adversely attect handling
and performance ol your motorcycle and
can result in loss of control. The maxi•
mum recommended load in addition to
vehicle weight is 182 kg (401 lb), in­
cluding rider, passenger, baggage, and
accessories.
e Check the tire pressure often, using an
accurate gauge.

NOTE A. Tire Pressure Gauge

OMeasure the tire pressure when the Tire Air Pressure (when cold)
tires are cold (that is, when the mo­
Froni 150 kPa ( 1.5 kg/cm2.21 ps,)
torcycle has not been ridden more
than a mi/e during the past 3 hours). 150 kPa
Up to 97.5 kg
o Tire pressure is affected by changes in (21 5 lb) load
(1.5 kg/cm2 •
ambient temperature and altitude, and 21 ps,)
so the tire pressure should be checked Rea, 97 5 ~ 182 kg 200 kPa
and adjusted when your riding in• (215 ~ 401 lb) (2 O kg/cm•.
load 28 PSI)

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 Tire Wear, Damage
As the 11re tread wears down, the tire
becomes more susceptible 10 puncture
and failure. An accepted esumate 1s that
90% of all tire failures occur during the
last 10% of tread lile (90% worn). So it
1s false economy and unsafe to use the
tires until they are bald.
eln accordance with the Periodic Main­
tenance Chart. measure the depth of
the tread with a depth gauge, and re­
place any tire that has worn down to
the mínimum allowable tread depth. A. Tire Depth Gauge

Mínimum Tread Depth

1 Front and Rear 2 mm (O.OS 1n)

eVisually inspect the tire for cracks and

cuis, replacing the tire in case of bad
damage. Swelling or high spots indi­
cate interna! damage, requiring tire re­
placement.
eRemove any imbedded stones or other
foreign particles from the tread.

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 NOTE
OHave the wheel balance inspected
whenever a new tire is installed.
AWARNING
To ensure sale handling and stablllty,
use only the recommended standard
tires for replacement, lnflated to the
standard pressure.
AWARNING
New tires are sllppery and may cause
loss of control and lnjury.
A break-In perlod of 160 km (100
miles) Is necessary to establlsh nor­
mal tire tractlon. Durlng break-In,
avold sudden and maxlmum braklng
and acceleratlon, and hard cornerlng.

Standard Tire
090/90-21 54S
Front
DUNLOP K750
O 130/80- 1 7 65S
Rear
OUNLOP K750

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Banery

AWARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after han­
dling.

Battery Electrolyte Leve! lnspection

The battery electrolyte level must be
kept between the upper and lower level
lines. Check the electrolyte level in each
cell in accordance with the Periodic
Maintenance Chart.
eRemove the battery from the motorcy­
cle (see Battery Removal).
eCheck that the electrolyte level in each
cell is between the upper and lower
level lines.
A. Fíller Caps
B. Upper Level Une
C. Lower Level Line
elf the electrolyte level is low in any
cell, fill with distilled water as follows.
• Remove the battery filler caps and fill
with distilled water until the electro­
lyte level in each cell reaches the up­
per level line.

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CAUTION
Add only dlstllled water to the battery.
Ordlnary tap water Is not a substltute
lor dlstllled water and wlll shorten the
lile ol the battery.
upper level line since the leve! rises
during charging.
• Remove the caps from all the cells.
and connect the bartery charger leads
to the battery terminals (red to +.
black to -).

i,WARNING
Battery Charging
Because the battery glves off an ex­
• Remove the battery from 1he motorcy­
ploslve gas mixture of hydrogen and
cle (see Battery Removal).
oxygen, keep any sparks or open
llame away lrom the battery durlng
CAUTION charglng. When uslng a battery char­
ger, connect the battery to the charger
Always remove the battery from the
before turnlng on the charger. Thls
motorcycle for charglng. 11 lhe battery
procedure prevents sparks at the bat­
Is charged whlle s1111 lnstalled, battery
tery lermlnals whlch could lgnlte any
electrolyte may spill and corrode the
battery gases.
trame or other parts of the motorcycle.

• Before charging, check the elecirolyte

level in each cell. lf the electrolyte
level is low in any cell. lill to above
the lower leve! line but no1 up to the

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A. Battery Charger C. (-) Terminal
B. Filler Caps O. ( +) Terminal
eCharge the battery at a rate that is
1/10th of the battery capacity. For
example, the charging rate for a 1 OAh
battery would be 1 .O ampere.
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CAUTION
Do not use a hlgh rate battery charger,
as Is typically employed at automotlve
service statlons, unless the charging
rate can be reduced to the level re­
qulred for motorcycle batterles.
Charging the battery at a rate hlgher
than specifled may ruin the battery.
Charglng at a hlgh rate causes excess
heat whlch can warp the plates and
cause Infernal shortlng. Hlgher than
normal charging rates also cause the
plales to shed active material. Depos­
lts will accumulate, and can cause In­
terna! shortlng. lf the temperature of
the electrolyte rises above 45•c
º
(115 F) durlng charglng, reduce the
charglng rate to lower the temper­
ature, and lncrease charglng time pro­
portionately.
eAher charging. check the electrolyte
level in each cell. lf the level has lal•
 len. add distilled water to bring it back eunscrew the battery holder screw and
up to the upper leve! line. remove the battery holder.
elnstall the caps on the cells.
e lnstall the battery.

Battery Removal
eRemove the seat and left s,de cover.
• Disconnect the leads from the battery,
first from the (-) terminal and then
the ( +) terminal.

A. Battery Holder B. Screw

eTake the battery out of the case.

eClean the battery using a solution of
baking soda and water. Be sure that
the lead connections are clean.

A.(+) Terminal B. ( - ) Terminal

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Batte,y lnstallation
ePut the battery in the battery case, and
route the battery vent hose as shown
on the caution label.
etnstall the bat1ery holder.
eConnect the capped lead to the ( +)
terminal, and then connect the
black/yellow lead to the (-) terminal.
NOTE
o Insta// the battery in the reverse order of
the Battery Removal.
• Put a light coat of grease on the ter­
minals to prevent corrosion.
A. Grease.
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• Cover the ( +) terminal with its pro­
tective cap.
CAlJTlON
Make sure the battery vent hose Is
kept away from the drlve system and
exhaust system. Battery electrolyte
can corrode and dangerously weaken
the drlve system. Do not let the vent
hose become folded, plnched, or
melted by the exhaust system. An un­
vented battery wlll not keep a charge
and 11 may crack from bullt-up gas
pressure.
CAUTION
lnstalling the (-) cable to the (+) ter­
minal of the battery or the (+) cable to
the (·) terminal of the battery can seri­
ously damage the electrical system.
Headlight Beam
Horizontal Adjustment
The headlight beam is adjustable hor­
izontally. lf not properly ad¡usted hor-
1zontally, the beam will point to one side
rather than straight ahead.
eTurn the ad¡usting screw on the head­
hght rim in or out unul the beam
points straight ahead. Turning the ad­
JUSting screw clockwise makes the
headlight beam point to the right.
A. Adjustíng Screw
Vertical Adjustment
The headlight beam 1s ad¡ustable ver­
tically. lf adjusted too low, neither low
nor high beam will illuminate the road
far enough ahead. lf ad¡usted too high.
the high beam will fail to illuminate the
road close ahead. and the low beam will
blind oncoming drivers.
• Loosen the lower headlight bolt. and
adjust the headlight vertically.
A. Lower Headlight Bolt
eTighten the lower headlight bolt.
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 NOTE Fuses
The fuse case is located on the bat­
o On high beam. the brightest point
_ tery holder. 11 a fuse fa1ls during opera­
should be slightly below hor,zontal. tion, inspect the electr,cal system I?
The proper angle is O 4 degrees bel'?w
determine the cause. and then replace 11
horizontal. This is a 50 mm (2 m)
with a new fuse of proper amperage.
drop at 7.6 m (25 ft) measured from
the center of the headlight. with the
motorcycle on its wheels and the rider
seated.

--r ---­
.,--

A. Fuse Case B. $pare Fuse

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 AWARNING
Do not use any subslilule lor lhe stan­
dard !use.
Replace the blown !use wllh a new
one ol the correct capaclly.
Fuel System
Accumulat,on ol mois1ure or sedi­
ment in the fuel system will resI11ct the
flow of luel and cause carburetor mal­
luncIion. The system should be
checked in accordance with the Periodic
Mainlenance Chart
AWARNING
Gasollne Is extremely llammable and
can be exploslve under cerlain condi­
tions. Turn the lgnltion key lo "OFF".
Do nol smoke. Make sure lhe area Is
well venlllated and free lrom any
source ol llame or sparks; thls in­
eludes any appllance wllh a pllot light.
Make sure lhe engine is cold belore
worklng. Wlpe any luel off t.he engine
belore slartlng 11.
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lnspection
eConnect a suitable hose to the fitting
at the bottom of the carburetor float
bowl.
• Run the lower end of the drain hose
into a suitable container.
eTurn out the drain screw a few turns
to drain the carburetor, and check to
see if water or dirt has accumulated in
the carburetor.
A. Drain Screw B. Suitable Hose
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eTighten the drain screw.
eRemove the suitable hose from the
carburetor float bowl.
NOTE
Off any water or dirt appears during the
above operation. have the fue/ s ystem
checked by a competent mechanic
following the procedure in the Service
Manual.
General lubrication Apply motor oil to lhe following
Lubncate the points shown below, pivots:
with either motor 011 or regular grease. OSide Stand
in accordance w11h the Period1c Mainte­ O Clutch Lever
nance Chart or whenever the vehicle has O Front Brake Lever
been operated under wet or rainy cond,- o Rear Brake Pedal
1,ons. O Rear Brake Rod Joint
Before lubricating each part. clean off
any rusty spots with rust remover and Lubrlcale the followlng cables wlth a
wipe off any grease, oil, d,n, or gnme. pressure cable luber:
O Clutch lnner Cable
NOTE OThrottle lnner Cables

OA few drops ol oil are eflective to

keep bolts and nuts lrom rustmg and
stickmg. This makes removal easier.
Badly rusted nuts. bolts. etc.. should
be replaced with new ones

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Apply grease to lhe followlng polnls:
o Clutch lnner Cable Upper End
OThrot1le lnner Cable Upper Ends
OSpeedometer lnner Cable

Grease the lower part of rhe mner ca­

ble sparingly.

A. Grease

NOTE
OAfter connectíng the cables. adjust
them.
Olnsert the speedometer mner cable
ínto the speedometer gear housing
A. Speedometer Cable whíle turnmg the wheel so that the
slot m the end of the cable wí/1 seat in
the tangue of the speedometer pmion

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Cleaning Your Motorcycle
General Precauuons
Frequent and proper care of your
Kawasak, motorcycle will enhance its
appearance, optimiza overall perform­
ance, and extend its useful life. Covering
your motorcycle wrth a high quality,
breathable mo1orcycle cover w1II help
protect ,ts finish from harmful UV rays,
pollu1ants, and reduce the amount of dusl
reaching its surfaces.
• Be sure the engine and exhaust are cool
before washing.
• Avoid applying degreaser 10 seaIs,
brake pads, and tires.
• Always use non-abrasive wax and
cleaner/polisher.
• Avoid all harsh chemicals, solvents,
detergents, and household cleaning
products such as ammonia-based win­
dow cleaners.
• Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant will
damage the finish of painted and
plastic surfaces: wash them off immedi­
ately.
• Avoid w1re brushes, steel wool, and all
other abrasive pads or brushes.
• Use care when wash,ng the windshield,
headlight cover, and other plastic parts
as they can easrly be scratched.
• Avoíd using pressure washers; water
can penetrate seals and electrical com­
ponents and damage your motorcycle
• Avoid spraying water in delicate areas
such as in air intakes, carburetors,
brake components, electrical compo­
nents, muffter outlets, and fuel tank
openings.
Washing your motorcycle
• Rinse your bike with cold water from a
garden hose to remove any loose dirt.
• Mix a mild neutral detergent (deslgned
for motorcycles or automobiles) and
water in bucket. Use a soh cloth or
sponge to wash your mo1orcycte. lf
needed, use a mild degreaser to
remove any oil or grease build up.
• Aher washlng, rinse your motorcycle
thoroughly with clean water to remove
any residue (residue from 1he de1ergen1
can damage parts of your motorcycle).
• Use a soh clo1h 10 dry your motorcycle.
As you dry, lnspect your motorcycle for
chips and scratches. Do not let 1he
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 water aIr dry as this can damage the Pamted Surfaces
painted surfaces Alter washing your motorcycle, coat
• Stan the engine and let 11 1dle for pa,nted surfaces, both metal and plastic,
severa! minutes. The heat from the with a commerclally available motorcy
engine w1II help dry moIs1 arcas cle/automottve wax Wax should be
•Carefully nde your motorcyclo at a slow
applied once every three months or as
speod and apply the brakes sevoral
conditions require. Avo1d surfaces with
times Th1s helps dry the brakes and
·sa1in· or "fla1· f1n1shes Always use non­
restores them to normal operating
abrasive products and apply 1hem accord­
performance. ing to the InstructIons on the container
• Lubricate the dnve cha,n to prevent
rusting
Windsh,eld and Other Plastic Parts
Alter washing use a soh clolt, to gently
NOTE dry plas11c pans. When dry, trea1 the
windshield, headligh1 lens, and other non­
After riding in an area where the roads
are salted or near the ocean, immcdi­ painted plasttc pans w11h an approved
plastic cleaner/poltsher product
arely wash your motorcycle with cold
water. Do not use warm water as ,r
accelerates the chem,cal reacr,on of the
salt After drying, apply a corrosion
protecrion spray on al/ metal and
chrome surfaces ro provent corros,on.

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CAUTION
Plastic parts may deteriorate and
break if they come in contact with
chemical substances or household
cleaning products such as gasoline.
brake fluid, window cleaners, thread•
locking agents, or other harsh
chemicals. lf a plastic part comes in
contact with any harsh chemical
substance, wash it off immediately
with water and a mild neutral
detergent then inspect for damage.
Avoid using abrasive pads or brushes
to clean plastic parts, as they will
damage the part's finish.
Chrome and Aluminum
Chrome and uncoa1ed aluminum parts
can be 1reated with a chrome/aluminum
pohsh. Coated aluminum should be
washed with mild neulral detergen! and
finished with a spray polish. Aluminum
wheels, both painted and unpainted can
be cleaned with special non-acid based
wheel spray cleaners.
Cleanlng of Exhausl System:
CAUTION
To preven! surface damage, do not
clean the exhausl syslem wilh chrome
polishes or cleaners. Do not use
waxes contalning cleaners or abraslve
cullíng agents. Always use a sofl clolh
when washing and drying lhe syslem.
Wash,ng
The exhaus1 system mus1 be cool be•
lore washing 10 preven! water spouing.
• Prepare a mixture ol water and mild
soap such as dishwashing detergent
Do no1 use a h1gh alkaline content
i.oap a:- commonly lound a1 commer•
c,al car washes because 11 leaves a
res1due
ewash 1hc exhaust system w1th a solt
cloth. Do not use an abras,ve
scounng pad or steel wool. They w,11
damage 1he lin1sh
• R,nse 1he exhaust sys1em thoroughly
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Dry,ng
eDry the exhaust system completely
w11h a solt cloth Do not run 1he en
gine 10 dry the svstem or spotting w,11
occur
Protectmg
eWhen Ihe system ,s <!ry apply a light
coat of WD40 LPS 1 or Bel Rav 6
,n 1 mult,purpose o,I
eW,pe ofl thc excess 0,1
eThe system can be waxcd ,nsIe,1d of
o,lcd Use a carnauba type pasto wilx
only Do not use waxos con1a111111{I
clcanors or abras,ve cutting agenIs
Thoy w,II ctamago 1he lrnish Apply
wax ;ir.cording 10 the nrnnufilCllirr.r·s
111struc11on�
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Leather. Vinyl, and Rubber
lf your motorcycfe has leather accesso­
ries speciaf care must be taken. Use a
leather cleaner/treatment to cfean and
care for leather accessories. Washing
feather parts with detergent and water
will damage them. shortening their lile.
Vinyf parts should be washed with the
rest of the motorcycle and then treated
with a vinyl treatment.
The sidewalls of tires and other rubber
components should be treated with a
rubber protectant to help prolong their
useful life.
AWARNING
Special care must be taken not to get
any rubber protectant on the tire's
tread surface when treating tires.
This may decrease the tire's ability to
maintain contact with the road
surface causing the rider to lose
control.
Bolt and Nut Tightening
In accordance w11h 1he Period1c Mam1enance Chan. 11 is very 1mportan1 10 check
1he 11gh1ness of 1he bolls and nu1s listed here Also. check 10 see 1ha1 each co11er pin
is in place and in good condi11on Ptease ask your au1horized Kawasak, dealer for 1or
que values.

Fron1 Fender Moun1ing

Bohs
2 Front Fork Clamp Bohs
3 Handlebar Mount1ng B011s
4 Clu1ch Leve, P1vo1 8011
5 S1em Head Nu1
6 Cylinder Head Nu1s
7 Rea, Shock Absorber
Mount,ng Bohs and Nu1s
8. Front Axfe Nu1
9. Calrper Mountrng Bof1s
10. Spoke
11 Rad1ator Moun11ng Bolts
12 Engrne Mounung Bolts
and Nuts
13 Sh1l1 Pedal Bol!
14 Swrngarm P1vo1 Shaft Nut
1 5. S1de Stand Bolt
16 Rear Axle Nut

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\

17 Muffler Mountlng 80I1s

18 Rea, Brake Master
Cyhnder Clamp Bolt
19. Brake Leve, Prvot Bolt
20. Brake Pedal Bolt
1 21. Tre-rod Mountmg Bolts
® 22 Exhaust Pipe Holder
Bolt and Nuts

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Preparatlon lor Storage:

eClean the entire vehicle thoroughly.
eRun the engine for about five minutes to warm the oil. shut it off. and drain the en­
gine oil.

Motor oll Is a toxlc substance. Dlspose ol used oll properly. Contacl your local au­
lhorltles for approved dlsposal methods or posslble recycllng.

ePut in fresh engine oil.

• Empty the fuel from the íuel tank, and empty the carburetor by connecting a suit­
able hose 10 the fitting at the bottom of the carburetor and unscrewing the drain
screw next to the fitting. (lf leh in for a long time, the fuel will break down and

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could clog the carburetor.)

121
 AWARNING
Gasoline Is extremely flammable and can be explosive under cerlaln condilions.
Turn the ignilion key lo HOFF". Do not smoke. Make sure lhe area Is well ventllated
and free lrom any source ol llame or sparks; lhls lncludes any appliance wllh a pilot
light.
Gasollne Is a toxic substance. Dlspose ol gasollne properly. Contacl your local au­
thorllles lor approved dlsposal methods.

eRemove the empty fuel tank. pour about 250 ml (½ pint) of motor oíl ,nto 1he tank.
roll the 1ank around to coat the inner surfaces thoroughly, and pour out the excess
oíl.
eRemove the spark plug and spray foggíng 011, such as Kawasaki K-Kare Foggíng oíl
(part number K61030-002), directly ínto the cyllnder. Push the starter button for a
few seconds to coat the cylínder walls. lnstall the spark plug.

- AWARNING
Do not lean over lhe englne when performlng lhis procedure. An alr/oil mlsl may be
lorclbly ejected lrom the spark plug holes and could gel lnto your eyes. 11 you do gel
some In your eyes, wash your eyes lmmedlalely with liberal amounts ol clean, lresh
water. Consult a physiclan as soon as posslble.

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eReduce 11re pressure by abou1 20%
eSe1 1he mo1orcycle on a box or stand so 1ha1 both wheels are ra,sed off the ground.
(lf 1h1s cannot be done. put boards under the froni and rear wheels 10 keep damp­
ness away from the tire rubber.)
eSpray 011 on all unpamted metal surfaces 10 prevent rus11ng Avoid geuing oil on
rubber parts or in the brakes.
elubncate the drive cham and all the cables
eRemove the bauery, and store 11 where 11 w,11 not be exposed 10 d1rec1 sunhght,
mo,sture. or lreezmg temperatures During storage it should be given a slow charge
(one ampere or less) about once a month. Keep the bauery well charged during
cold weather so 1ha1 the electrolyte does no1 freeze and crack open the battery. The
more d1scharged the battery becomes. the more easily II freezes
eT,e a plas11c bag over the muffler to prevent mo,sture from entering
ePut a cover over 1hc motorcycle 10 keep dust and d1rt from correcting on 11.

Preparalion lor alter Slorage:

•Remove the plas11c bag from tho muffler.
•Check the electrolyte level m the battery. charge the ba1tery 11 necessary, and install
11 m the motorcycle Be careful 1ha1 1he bauery vent hose 1s not p,nched and 1hat 11
,s routed away from the chain
• Make suro the spark plug 1s 11gh1
• F1II the fuel tank w11h fuel.
•Check all 1he pomts hsted m the Da,ly Safety Checks secuon.
elubncate the po1n1s hsted m the General Lubrica11on secuon

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Engtne Does Not Start: Englne Stalls:
Starter Motor Won't Turn Just When Shifting lnto 1 st Gear
eEngine stop switch off eSide stand has been left down
eClutch lever not pulled in and trans­ eClutch does not properly disengage
mission not in neutral
eFuse blown While Riding
• Battery leads do not make good elec- eChoke is used too long after moving
trical contact with battery terminals off
• Battery discharged • Fuel tap is turnad off
• No fuel in tank
Engine Cranks. Bue Won'l Starl • Fuel tank air vent is obstructed
• No fuel in tank eOverheating
eFuel line clogged • Battery discharged
• Fuel broken down
eChoke is not used when engine is
cold
eEngine llooded
eSpark plug not in good contact
eSpark plug fouled or wet
e lncorrect spark plug gap
e lncorrect valve clearance
• Battery discharged

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( For Products Sold In the Continental United States of America Only)

lf you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Trattic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Kawasaki Motors Corpo­
ration, U.S.A.

lf NHTSA receives similar complaints. it may open an investigation. and if it finds

that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However. NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems be­
tween you. your dealer, or Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A.

To contact NHTSA. you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-
424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, o.e. area) or write to: NHTSA. U.S. Oepart•
ment of Transportat1on, Washington. o.e. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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( For Products Sold in the Continental United States of America Only)

Your satisfaction is important to your authorized Kawasaki dealer and to Kawasaki

Motors Corp.• U.S.A. lf you have a problem concerning warranty or service. please
take the following action:

Contact the owner and/or service manager of your authorized Kawasaki dealer. Fully
explain your problem and ask for assistance in resolving the situation. The OWNER
of the dealership is concerned with your satisfaction and your future business. For
this reason the owner is in the best position to assist you. Also. all warranty and ser­
vice matters are handled and resolved through the authorized Kawasak, dealer net­
work.

lf you are unsatisfied alter working with your Kawasaki dealer and feel you still re­
quire fur1her assistance. write to 1he address below. Please be certain to provide 1he
model, producl identification number, mileage or hours of use. accessories. dates that
events occurred and what action has been taken by bot h you and your dealer. 1 n -
elude the name and address of the dealership. To assist us in resolving your inquiry.
please include copies of related receip1s and any other pertinent information including
the names of the dealership personnel with whom you have been working ,n 1he re­
solution of your problem. Upon receipt of your correspondence we will contact 1he
dealership and work with them in resolving your problem.

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In order to provide a permanent record, all warranty and service resolutions take place
only through written correspondence.

Please send your correspondence 10:

CONSUMER RELATIONS
KAWASAKI MOTOR$ CORP., U.S.A.
P. O. Box 25252
SANTA ANA, CA. 92799-5252
(949) 460-5688

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» » » » » » »» » » » » » » » ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION « << << « << « << « << « « « « « «

To protect our envíronment, properly discard used batteríes, tires, engíne oíl, or other
vehicle components that you might dispose of in the future.
Consult your authorízed Kawasaki dealer or local envíronmental waste agency for their
proper disposal procedure.

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Owner Name ....•...............•.............••....•................•....................•..•.•..........•..•....

Address ..............................................................................................................

Phone Number ...................................................................................................

Englne Number ..................................................................................................

Vehlcle Number .................................................................................................

Setllng Dealer Name ..........................................................................................

Phone Number ...................................................................................................

Warranty Start Date ...........................................................................................

Note: Keep this information and aspare key i nasecure location.

Odomeler
Date Malnlenance Performed Dealer Name Dealer Address
Readlng

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 Odometer
Date Malntenance Perlormed Dealer Name Dealer Address
Readlng

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 Odometer
Date Malntenance Performed Dealer Name Dealer Address
Readlng

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 Odomeler
Dale Malnlenance Performed Dealer Name Dealer Addre11
Readlng

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CAUTION

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VEHIClE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
ENGINE FAMILY COOE ·····································································"······
MOOEL (S) ........................................................................................................
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ..................................................
OISP LACEMENT •••••••••.•...••..•.........................................•....................••••••••.••.
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS
'il>NfTlON TIMING
rD1.=eeo
IDEL AIR FUEL
IO"BTDCAT 1-RPM
' :. tnnDPM 1u

MI- Re c�1= NO AO.AJSTMENT

e INTAKE • 0.10-0.20 MM jO 00«1008 INJ
����� ElCHAUST : O. IS-025 MM 006-0.010 ,.,¡ io
SPARKPLlJG DPR8EMI (NGI<) SPARK PLUG GAP: O 8-0.9 MM
X24EPR-U!I IDENSOI 10 032-0.038 INI
FUEL GASOUNE WlTH
RESEARCH OCTANE NO. 1R""" 91 MIN.
SERVICE RATINO APfSE. SF ORSG
ENGINEOIL API SH 0R SJ WfTH JASO MA

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VISCOSITY • SAE IOW•40
SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ENGINE OIL INFORMATION
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO USEPA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO ix,cxx) MOOEL YEAR NEW MOTORCYCLES.
KAWASAl<I MOTORS ENTERPRISE (THA.ILANO) CO .. LTO.

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VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

1300 e100 APM IN NEUTRAL

NO ADJVSTMENT
INTAKE : O 10-0.20 MM (0.004-0.008 IN)
EXHAUST :0.1S-0.25MM 0.006-00101
SPARKPLUG DPR8EA·9 (NGK) SPARK PLUG GAP· 0.S-0.9 MM
X2•EPfl-lJ9 DENSO 0.032-0.036 IN
F\IEL GASOLINE WlTH
RESEARCH OCTANE NO RON 91 MIN.
ERVICE AA TI API E. 0A

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ENGINEOIL AP1 SH OR SJ WJTH JASO MA
VISCOSrTY :SAE IOW40
SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOA ENGINE OIL INFOAMATION
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO USEPA ANO CALIFORNIA
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO (!ª1 MOOEL YEAR NEW MOTORCYCLES
ANO IS CERTIFIEO
A
TO 0.5 GIKM HC ENGINE FAMILY EXHAUST
EMMISION STNDARD IN CALIFORNIA.
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KAWASAKI MOTORS ENTE RPRISE (THAILANO) CO., LTO.

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 ® only on California model

\' \� l l \I IIOSI. lfüll l l'\t: lllAt,HAM

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TIRE ANO LOAD DATA
The stablllty and handling ch aracteristics ol lhis molorcycle could become unsale by
the use o! ,mproper tire inflation pressures, overworn 1lres, unsuitable replacemenl
tires. or overloading. When 1ire lread wears down 10 1he llmlt replace the lire wlth
only the slandard tire. Maintain 1he lnllation pressure specified.

Alr Pressure (Cold) S,ze Make Type MJnfmum Tread Deplh

Fron1 150kPa IIM0-21 OUNLOP 2 mm (0.08 In)

54S K750

Rear Up'°,tri:11.oadl
t.oadl
97 5 • 182 kQ
. ko,cm' ,211'511
IS 130/80-17
65S
OUNLOP
K750 2 mm (0.08 In)
121 s - coi 1b5l 2-o 1<o,cm 128 Pl'l

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IMPORTANT ORIVE CHAIN INFORMATION
To p¡evtnl en aeciefent andlor damage 10 lhe motorcycf•. tt,e drlve chaln must be
p,operly maJnlalned 11 llhould be lub<icated eve,y 600 km (•00 mi) ilnd ad1u•ted u olten .,
neoessa,y 10 kaep cnaJn slacl< at abcl<ll 50·60 mm (2.0 • 2.• In) measured mlOway belwffll s¡,,ocl<elS on
1111 lcwe< c:t111n ""'w,ct, tho molo«:yde on u,e sida 11ano
The .i.indard cna,n osan Enuma EKS20SR-O> wfff111!lmated - ••• ot 10000-•oooo km (6,200 • 25,000 m1¡,
dependinv on lhtt .....11)' º' use and U18 1,_ncy o1 -- at1C1 adjus"""nL Fo, Alety, ,.,,&ace lhtt d1a,n W11!1
0t1ty tta 11anda.rd eham anr hme 11 waa.rs to ovet 323mm (12.7 1n). mouured ove, a 2Q..link
pc,r1iOn pullod lfflllght Wlth 10 IIQ ot tenson Seo 1111 Ownet'I �nuat lor chain lnlormallOO

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