NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal may damage them.
If there is any doubt as to the condition of any of the needle bearings or sleeve, replace the sleeve and needle bearings as a set.
Rocker Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing Lubrication
NOTE
Since the bearings are packed with grease, lubrication is not required.
Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Installation
SteeringSwingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal
may damage them.
Inspect the needle bearings [A] and ball bearing installed
in the swingarm.
The rollers and ball in a bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
visually inspec ...
Stopping 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 ...
Pressure Testing
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Radiator Cap [A]
Remove the radiator cap in two steps. First turn the cap
counterclockwise to the first stop. Then push and turn it
further in the same direction and remove the cap.
Install the ...