NOTE
Hold the reservoir horizontal by turning the handlebar when checking brake fluid level.
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the reservoir to the upper level line [C].
Remove the stopper [D].
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the reservoir to the upper level line [C].
WARNING Mixing brands and types of brake fluid can reduce the brake system’s effectiveness and cause an accident resulting in injury or death. Do not mix two brands of brake fluid. Change the brake fluid in the brake line completely if the brake fluid must be refilled but the type and brand of the brake fluid that is already in the reservoir are unidentified. |
Recommended Disc Brake Fluid
Grade: DOT4
First, tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap [B] clockwise [C] by hand until slight resistance is felt indicating that the cap is seated on the reservoir body, then tighten the cap an additional 1/6 turn [D] while holding the brake fluid reservoir body [A].
Torque - Front Brake Reservoir Stopper Screw: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf·m, 11 in·lb)
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal
NOTICE
The KIBS hydraulic unit [A] has been adjusted
and set with precision at the factory. Therefore, it
should be handled carefully, never struck sharply,
as with a hammer, or allowed to fall on a hard
surface.
Be careful not to get water or mud on the KIBS hydraulic
unit.
Drain the b ...
Relay Box Removal
Remove the left fuel tank cover (see Fuel Tank Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connectors [A].
Pull out the relay box [B] from the rubber protector [C].
NOTE
The relay box has relays and diodes. The relays and
diodes can not be removed.
Relay Box Installa ...
Front Footpeg Position
The right and left front footpegs can
be selected to one of two positions to
suit the front preferences. Have the
front footpeg positions changed by an
authorized Kawasaki dealer.
A. Bolts
B. Upper Position (Standard)
C. Lower Position
NOTE
Install the front footpegs with same
heig ...