NOTE
Whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions, or especially after using a high-pressure water spray, perform the general lubrication.
Pivots: Lubricate with Grease.
Brake Lever
Brake Pedal
Clutch Lever
Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Joint Pin
Sidestand
Points: Lubricate with Grease
Clutch Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends [A] Throttle Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends
Cables: Lubricate with Rust Inhibitor.
Clutch Cable
Throttle Cables
The cable may be lubricated by using a commercially available pressure cable lubricator with an aerosol cable lubricant.
If cable movement is not free after lubricating, if the cable is frayed [B], or if the cable housing is kinked [C], replace the cable.
Others
Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness InspectionBrakes
Brake Wear Inspection
Inspect the brakes for wear. For each
front and rear disc brake caliper, if the
thickness of either pad is less than
1 mm (0.04 in.), replace both pads
in the caliper as a set. Pad replacement
should be done by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. Lining Thickness
B. ...
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Inspection
Remove the oil pressure relief valve (see Oil Pressure
Relief Valve Removal).
Check to see if the valve [A] slides smoothly when pushing
it in with a wooden or other soft rod, and see if it comes
back to its seat by spring [B] pressure.
NOTE
Inspect the valve in its assembled stat ...
Battery Installation
Place the battery in the battery case.
Connect the (+) cable to the (+) terminal,
and then connect the (–) cable
to the (–) terminal.
NOTICE
Installing the (–) cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery or the (+)
cable to the (–) terminal of the
battery can seriously damaged
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