Kawasaki SUPER SHERPA - Owner's manual

Quick Reference Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION j

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE j

SAFE OPERATION j

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT j

STORAGE j

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE j

This Quick Reference Guide will

assist you in finding the information

you’re looking for.

A Table of Contents is included after

the Foreword.

Whenever you see the symbols

shown below, heed their instructions!

Always follow safe operating and main-

tenance practices.

WARNING

This warning symbol identifies

special instructions or proce-

dures which, if not correctly fol-

lowed, could result in personal

injury, or loss of life.

CAUTION

This caution symbol identifies

special instructions or proce-

dures which, if not strictly ob-

served, could result in damage

to or destruction of equipment.

NOTE

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This note symbol indicates points of

particular in terest for more efficient

and c onvenient operatio n.

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new mo-

torcycle is the product of Kawasaki’s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,

and continuous striving for sup erio r relia bility, safety a n d performance.

Please read this Owner ’s Manual carefully before riding so that you will be

thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of y our m otorcy cle’s controls, its fea-

tures, capabilities, and limitations. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its

purpose is not to provide instruction in a ll the techniques and skills required to ride

a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this vehi-

cle enroll in a motorcy cle rider training program to a tta in aware ness of the mental

and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.

To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and

maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in-

formation on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for purchase

from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual contains de-

tailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do their own

work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the special tools

described in the Service Manual.

Keep this Owner ’s Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can

refer to it whenever you need information.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should

remain with the motorcyc le when it is sold.

prior written permission.

This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.

However, there may be m inor differences between the actual product and illustra-

tions and text in this manual.

All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Consumer Products & Machinery Company

TA BLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS............................... 8

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS......... 12

LOCATION OF PARTS ....................... 13

LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 16

LOADING INFORMATION.................. 19

GENERAL INFORMATION................. 22

Meter Instruments ............................ 22

Speedometer, Odometer/Clock,

and Trip Meter: .......................... 23

Speedometer : .............................. 23

Indicator Lights: ............................ 26

Key................................................... 27

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ........... 28

Right Handlebar Switches................ 29

Engine Stop Switch: ..................... 29

Starter Button: .............................. 30

Left Handlebar Switches .................. 31

Dimmer Switch: ............................ 31

Turn Signal Switch:....................... 31

Horn Button: ................................. 31

Fuel Tank Cap .................................. 32

Fuel Tank ......................................... 33

Fuel Requirement: ........................ 34

Fuel Tap ........................................... 37

Stand................................................ 38

Helmet Hook .................................... 39

Tool Kit Case/Tool Kit ....................... 40

Side Cover ....................................... 41

Seat.................................................. 43

BREAK-IN ........................................... 44

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .46

Starting the Engine .......................... 46

Jump Starting................................... 50

Moving Off........................................ 52

Shifting Gears .................................. 53

Braking............................................. 55

Stopping the Engine......................... 56

Stopping the Motorcycle in an

Emergency ................................... 57

Parking............................................. 58

SAFE OPERATION............................. 59

Safe Riding Technique ..................... 59

Daily Safety Checks ......................... 61

Additional Considerations for Off

Road Operation ............................ 63

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 64

Periodic Maintenance Chart............. 69

Engine Oil ........................................ 80

Spark Plugs...................................... 85

Valve Clearance ............................... 87

Air Cleaner ....................................... 87

Throttle Grip ..................................... 91

Carburetors ...................................... 94

Clutch............................................... 95

Drive Chain ...................................... 98

Brakes.............................................. 103

Brake Light Switches........................ 108

Rear Shock Absorber....................... 110

Wheels ............................................. 112

Battery.............................................. 115

Headlight Beam................................ 117

Fuses ............................................... 119

General Lubrication.......................... 121

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 122

Bolt and Nut Tightening.................... 127

STORAGE........................................... 129

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............ 133

OWNER SATISFACTION .................... 134

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...... 136

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 1 37

MAINTENANCE RECORD ................. 138

LABEL INFORMATION ...................... 143

8 SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2 080 mm (81.89 in.)

Overall Width 780 mm (30.71 in.)

Overall Height 1 190 mm (46.85 in.)

Wheelbase

1 375 mm (54.13 in.)

Road Clearance 270 mm (10.63 in.)

CurbMass 128kg(282lb)

ENGINE

Type

DOHC, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled

Displacement

249cm³(15.2cuin.)

Bore x Stroke 72.0 × 61.2 mm (2.83 × 2.41 in.)

Compression Ratio

9.3 : 1

Starting System

Electric starter

Carburetors MIKUNI BST34

Ignition System CDI

SPECIFICATIONS 9

Ignition Timing

(Electronically advanced)

10° BTDC @1 300 r/min (rpm) ∼ 30° BTDC @5 750

r/min (rpm)

Spark Plugs NGK CR8E or ND U24 ESR-N

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)

Engine Oil

Type:

API SE, SF or SG

API SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2

SAE 10W-40

Capacity:

1.5 L (1.6 US qt)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type

6-speed, return shift

Clutch Type

Wet, multi disc

Driving System Chain drive

Primary Reduction Ratio

2.800 (84/30)

Final Reduction Ratio

3.071 (43/14)

Overall Drive Ratio 7.326 (Top gear)

10 SPECIFICATIONS

Gear Ratio

1st

3.090 (34/11)

2nd

2.125 (34/16)

3rd

1.500 (27/18)

4th

1.148 (31/27)

5th

0.962 (25/26)

6th

0.852 (23/27)

FRAME

Castor 28°

Trail

107 mm (4.21 in.)

Tire Size:

Front 2.75-21 45P

Rear

4.10-18 59P

Rim Size:

Front 21 × 1.60

Rear

18 × 2.15

Fuel Tank Capacity 9.0 L (2.38 US gal)

SPECIFICATIONS 11

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery 12V6Ah

Headlight

12 V 60/55 W

Tail/Brake Light 12 V 5/21 W

Specifications subject to change without notice.

12 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

The engine and frame serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They

are the only means of identifying 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 it.

Frame No.

A. Frame Number

Engine No.

A. Engine Number

LOCATION OF PARTS 13

LOCATION OF PARTS

1. Clutch Lever

2. Meter Instruments

3. Choke Knob

4. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front)

5. Front Brake Lever

6. Left Handlebar Switches

7. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

8. Right Hand lebar Switch es

9. Throttle Grip

14 LOCATION OF PARTS

10. Front Fork

11. Headlight

12. Turn Signal Light

13. Fuel Tank Cap

14. Fuel Tank

15. Fuel Tap

16. Rear Shock Absorber

17. Battery

18. Helmet Hook

19. Tool Kit Case/Tool Kit

20. Brake Disc

21. Brake C aliper

22. Shift Pedal

23. Idle Adjusting Screw

24. Side Co ver

25. Side Stan d

26. Drive Chain

LOCATION OF PARTS 15

27. Tail/Brake Light

28. Muffler

29. Air Cleaner El ement

30. Seat

31. Front Brake Light

Switch

32. Brake Flu id Reserv oir

(Rear)

33. Rear Brake Light

Switch

34. Rear Brake Pedal

35. Oil Level Gauge

36. Carburetor

16 LOCATION OF LABELS

LOCATION OF LABELS

1. Important Break-In Instructions

2. Tire and Load D ata

3. Important Drive Chain Information

4. Vehicle Emission Control Information

5. Daily Safety Checks

(For further information of label,

refer to the “L ABEL INFORMATION”

chapter.)

LOCATION OF LABELS 17

6. Battery Poison/Danger

7. Engine Oil and Oil Filte r

8. Brake Fluid (Rear)

9. Brake Fluid (Front)

(For further information of label,

refer to the “LABEL INFORMATION”

chapter.)

18 LOCATIO N OF LABELS

10. Noise Emission Co ntrol I nfo rmation

11. Weight and Manufacture

(For further information of label,

refer to the “L ABEL INFORMATION”

chapter.)

LOADING INFORMAT ION 19

LOADING INFORMATION

WARNING

Incorrect loading, improper in-

stallation or use of accessories,

or modification of your motorcy-

cle may result in an unsafe rid-

ing condition. Before you ride

the motorcycle, make sure that

the motorcycle is not overloaded

and that you have followed these

instructions.

With the exception of genuine

Kawasaki Parts and Accessories,

Kawasaki has no control over the

design or application of accessories.

In some cases, improper installation

or use of accessories, or motorcycle

modification, will void the motorcycle

warranty. In selecting and using acces-

sories, and in loadin g the m otorcycle,

you are personally responsible for your

own safety and the safety of other per-

sons involved.

NOTE

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Kawasaki Parts and Accessories

have been specially designed for

use on Kawasaki motorcy cles. We

strongly recommend that all parts

and accessories you add to your

motorcycle be genuine Kawasaki

components.

Because a motorcycle is sensitive to

changes in weight and aerodynamic

forces, you must take extreme care

in carrying cargo, passengers and/or

in the fitting of additional accessories.

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