Coolant absorbs excessive heat from the engine and transfers it to the air at the radiator. If the coolant level becomes low, the engine overheats and may suffer severe damage. Check the coolant level each day before riding the motorcycle, also carry out the maintenance and adjustments in accordance with the periodic maintenance chart.
Replenish coolant if the level is low.
Change the coolant in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Radiator Hoses
Information for CoolantFuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates
(alcohols and ethers) especially
in areas of the U.S. and Canada
which are required to sell such reformulated
fuels as part of a strategy to
reduce exhaust emissions.
The types and volume of fuel oxygenates
approved for use in unleaded
gasoline by th ...
Battery Removal
Remove the rider’s seat (see Seats
section in the GENERAL INFORMATION
chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” and
disconnect the (–) cable from the battery.
Remove the red cap form the (+) terminal,
and disconnect the (+) cables
from the battery.
NOTE
The battery is ...
Idle Speed
The idle speed inspection should be
performed in accordance with the Periodic
Maintenance Chart.
This motorcycle is equipped with the
Idle Speed Control valve. If the idle
speed is disturbed, inspection of the
idle speed control should be done by
an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NOTE
While ...