Stopping the Motorcycle in an
Emergency ................................... 72
Parking............................................. 73
Catalytic Converter........................... 75
SAFE OPERATION............................. 77
Safe Riding Technique ..................... 77
Daily Safety Checks ......................... 80
Additional Considerations for High
Speed Operation .......................... 83
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 85
Periodic Maintenance Chart............. 90
Engine Oil ........................................ 101
Cooling System ................................ 106
Spark Plugs...................................... 111
Evaporative Emission Control
System (California model only)..... 112
Valve Clearance ............................... 113
Kawasaki Clean Air System ............. 113
Exhaust Device ................................ 114
Air Cleaner ....................................... 115
Throttle Control System ................... 121
Engine Vacuum Synchronization ..... 124
Idle Speed........................................ 124
Clutch............................................... 126
Drive Chain ...................................... 128
Brakes.............................................. 138
Brake Light Switches........................ 142
Steering Damper .............................. 144
Front Fork......................................... 145
Rear Shock Absorber....................... 150
Wheels ............................................. 153
Battery.............................................. 159
Headlight Beam................................ 164
Fuses ............................................... 166
General Lubrication.......................... 168
Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 169
Bolt and Nut Tightening.................... 175
STORAGE........................................... 178
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............ 181
OWNER SATISFACTION.................... 182
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...... 184
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 185
MAINTENANCE RECORD ................. 186
LABEL INFORMATION ...................... 193