The high pressure inside the brake line can cause fluid to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained.
Bend and twist the rubber hose while examining it.
Torque - Brake Hose Banjo Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
If any brake hose routing is incorrect, run the brake hose according to Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter.
Brake Fluid Leak (Brake Hose and Pipe) Inspection
Brake Fluid Level InspectionStopping the Motorcycle in an Emergency
Your Kawasaki Motorcycle has been
designed and manufactured to provide
you optimum safety and convenience.
However, in order to fully benefit
from Kawasaki’s safety engineering
and craftsmanship, it is essential that
you, the owner and operator, properly
maintain your motorcycle and becom ...
Wheel Rotation Sensor Air Gap Inspection
Raise the front/rear wheel off the ground (see Front/Rear
Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).
Measure the air gap between the sensor and sensor rotor
at several points by turning the wheel slowly.
Thickness Gauge [A]
Wheel Rotation Sensor Air Gap
Standard:
Front 0.4 1.6 mm ...
Cylinder Head Warp Inspection
Clean the cylinder head.
Lay a straightedge across the lower surface of the cylinder
head at several positions.
Use a thickness gauge [A] to measure the space between
the straightedge [B] and the head.
Cylinder Head Warp
Standard: – – –
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
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