Stopping the Motorcycle in an
Emergency ................................... 61
Parking............................................. 62
Catalytic Converter........................... 63
SAFE OPERATION............................. 65
Safe Riding Technique ..................... 65
Daily Safety Checks......................... 67
Additional Considerations for High
Speed Operation .......................... 69
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 71
Periodic Maintenance Chart............. 76
Engine Oil ........................................ 88
Cooling System................................ 94
Spark Plugs...................................... 100
Evaporative Emission Control
System (California model only)..... 101
Kawasaki Clean Air System............. 102
Valve Clearance............................... 103
Air Cleaner ....................................... 104
Throttle Control System ................... 105
Engine Vacuum Synchronization ..... 108
Idle Speed........................................ 108
Clutch............................................... 110
Drive Chain ...................................... 112
Brakes.............................................. 121
Brake Light Switches........................ 125
Front Fork......................................... 127
Rear Shock Absorbers..................... 128
Wheels ............................................. 130
Battery.............................................. 135
Headlight Beam................................ 140
Fuses ............................................... 142
General Lubrication.......................... 144
Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 145
Bolt and Nut Tightening.................... 150
STORAGE........................................... 152
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............ 155
OWNER SATISFACTION.................... 156
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...... 158
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 159
LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 160
MAINTENANCE RECORD ................. 171
