
NOTICE
Do not loosen the caliper assembly bolts [F]. Take out only the caliper mounting bolts for caliper removal.
Loosening the caliper assembly bolts will cause brake fluid leakage.

NOTICE
Immediately wash away any brake fluid that spills.
NOTE
If the caliper is to be disassembled after removal and if compressed air is not available, disassemble the caliper before the brake hose is removed (see Caliper Rubber Parts Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

Calipers
Rear Caliper RemovalFront Fork Oil Change
Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each
Fork Leg)).
Turn the spring preload adjuster fully counterclockwise for
removing the piston rod assy easily.
Hold the inner tube lower end in a vise.
Using the wrench [A], unscrew the top plug [B] out of the
outer tube.
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Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emergency
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from Kawasaki’s safety engineering
and craftsmanship, it is essential that
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Valve-to-Guide Clearance Measurement (Wobble Method)
If a small bore gauge is not available, inspect the valve
guide wear by measuring the valve to valve guide clearance
with the wobble method as indicated below.
Insert a new valve [A] into the guide [B] and set a dial
gauge against the stem perpendicular to it as close as
possible to the cy ...