iH Ninja ZX-6 ZZ-R600 Kawasaki ZZ-R500 Motorcycle Service ManualThis quick reference guide will assist you in locating a desired topic or procedure, ‘© Bond the pages back to match the black tab (of the desired chapter number withthe black tab on the edge at each table of contents page. (Refer to the sectional table of contents for the exact pages to locate the specific topic required Quick Reference Guide ee |Ninja ZX-6 ZZ-R 600 Kawasaki ZZ-R 500 Motorcycle Service Manual All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, elactronic mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Quality Assurance Department/Consumer Products. Group/Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Japan No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, elthough every possible care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible, ‘The right is reserved to make changes at any time without prior notice and without incurring an obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. See your dealer for the latest information on product improvements incorporated after this publication, All information contained in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. |lustrations and photographs in this publication ara intended for reference use only and may not depict actual model component parts, © Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd ‘Second Edition (7) : Jul 8, 1897 (K)LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS A ‘ampere(s) tb pound(s) ABDC | after bottom dead center m meter(s) AC altemating current min minute(s) ‘TDC | after top dead center N newton(s) BBDC | before bottom dead center Po pascal(s) BDC | bottom dead center PS horsepower BTDC | before top dead center psi pound(s) per square inch c degree(s) Celsius . revolution oc direct current rpm revolution(s) per minute F farad(s) Toc top dead center - | degree(s) Fahrenheit TR total indicator reading ft foot, feat v volt(s) 9 gram(s) w watts) A hour(s) a ohms) L lter(s) ‘This waming may apply to any of the following Components or any assembly containing one oF more of these components: Brake Shoes or Pads Clutch Friction Material Gaskets Insuletors WARNING CONTAINS. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ASBESTOS rating besos @Operste if possible out of doors or in a wall ‘steams ventilated place ‘hein ‘@Preferabiy uso hand tools or low speed tools ‘equipped. if necessary, with an appropriate dust ‘extraction facility. If high speed tools are used, they should always be so equipped. @1f possible, dampen before cutting or criling, @Dampen dust and place it in properly closed receptacle and dispose of it safely Read OWNER’S MANUAL before operating.EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION To protect the environment in which we all live, Kawasoki has incorporated crankcase emission (1) and exhaust emission (2) control systems in compliance with applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board, Additionally, Kawasaki has incorporated an evaporative emission control system (3) in compliance with applicable regulations of the California Air Resources Board on vehicles sold in Califomia only. 1. Crankcase Emission Control System This system eliminates the release of crankcase vapors into the atmosphere. Instead, the vapors ate routed through an oil separator to the intake side of the engine. While the engine is operating, the vapors are drawn into combustion chamber, where they are burned along with the fuel and air supplied by the carburetion system, 2. Exhaust Emission Control System This system reduces the amount of pollutants discharged into the atmosphere by the exhaust of this motorcycle. The fuel and ignition systems of this motorcycle have been carefully designed and constructed to ensure an efficient engine with low exhaust pollutant levels. 3. Evaporative Emission Control System ‘Vapors caused by fuel evaporation in the fuel system are not vented into the atmosphere, Instead, fuel vapors are routed into the running engine to be burned, or stored in @ canister when the engine is stopped. Liquid fuel is caught by a vapor separator and returned to the fuel tank The Clean Air Act, which is the Federal law covering motor vehi ‘commonly referred to as the Act's "tampering provisions.” "Sec, 203(a) The following acts and the causing thereof are prohibited... (3)(A) for any person to remove or render inoperative any device or element of design installed on or in @ motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine in compliance with regulations under this ttle prior to its sale and delivery to the ultimate purchaser, or for any manufacturer or dealer knowingly to remove or render inoperative any such device or element of dasign after such sale and delivery to the ultimate purchaser (3)(8) for any person engaged in the business of repairing, servicing, selling, leasing, or trading motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines. or who operates a fleet of motor vehicles knowingly to remove or render inoperative any device or element of design installed on or in 8 motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine in compliance with regulations under this title following its sale and delivery to the ultimate purchaser...” le pollution, contains what is (Continued on next page) se'gen coe waeNOTE © The phrase "remove or render inoperative any device or element of design" has been generally interpreted as follows: 7. Tampering does not include the temporary removal or rendering inoperative of devices or elements of design in order to perform maintenance. 2, Tampering could include: 2. Maladjustment of vehicle components such that the emission standards are exceeded. +b. Use of replacement parts or accessories which adversely affect the performance or durability of the motorcycle. e. Addition of components or accessories that result in the vehicle exceeding the standards, d. Permanently removing, disconnecting, or rendering inoperative any component * or element of design of the emission control systems. “© WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL DEALERS OBSERVE THESE PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL = LAW, THE VIOLATION OF WHICH IS PUNISHABLE BY CIVIL PENALTIES NOT EXCEEDING $10,000 PER VIOLATION. sseapaeneasens TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: (1) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new Vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior 10 its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while itis in use, or (2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person, ‘Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below: ‘@ Replacement of the original exhaust system or muffler with @ component nat in compliance with Federal regulations. ‘@ Removal of the muffler(s) or any internal portion of the muffler(s).. jemoval of the air box or ait box cover. ‘® Modifications to the muftler(s) or alr intake system by cutting, driling, or other means if such modifications result in increased noise levels,Foreword This manual is designed primarily for use by tained mechanics in 3 properly equipped shop. However, it contains enough detail and basic information to make it useful to the owner who desires to perform his own basic maintenance and repair work. A basic knowledge of mechanics, the proper use of tools, and workshop procedures must be understood in order to carry out maintenance and repair satisfactorily, Whenever the owner has insufficient experience or doubts his ability to do the work, all adjustments, maintenance, and repair should be carried out only by qualified mechanics, In order to perform the work efficiently and to avoid costly mistakes, read the text, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the procedures before starting work, and then do the work carefully in @ clean area, Whenever special tools or equipment are specified, do not use makeshift tools or equipment, Precision measurements can only be made if the proper instruments are used, and the use of substi- tute tools may adversely affect safe operation, For the duration of the warranty period, we recommend that all repairs and scheduled maintenance be performed in accordance with this service manual. Any owner maintenance or repair procedure not performed in accordance with this ‘manual may void the warranty. To get the longest life out of your Motorcycle: Follow the Periodic Maintenance Chart in the Service Manual (@Be alert for problems and non-scheduled mainte- nance. @Use proper tools and genuine Kawasaki Motorcy- cle pars. Special tools, gauges, and testers that are necessary when servicing Kawasaki motorcy- cles ere introduced by the Speciel Tool Manual, Genuine parts provided as spare parts are listed in the Parts Catalog, ‘@Follow the procedures in this manual carefully. Don't take shortcuts. @Remember 10 keep complete records of mainte- nance and repair with dates and any new pars installed. How to Use this Manual In preparing this manual, we divided the product into its major systems. These systems became the manual's chapters. All information for a panicular system from adjustment through disassembly end inspection is located in a single chapter. The Quick Reference Guide shows you all of the product's system and assists in locating their chapters. Each chapter in turn has its own compre- hensive Table of Contents, The Periodic Maintenance Char is located in the General information chapter. The chart gives a time schedule for required maintenance operations, Hf you want spark plug information, for example, goto the Periodic Maintenance Chart first. The chart tells you how frequently to clean and gap the plug, Next, use the Quick Reference Guide to locate the Electrical System chapter. Then, use the Table of Contents on the first page of the chapter to find the ‘Spark Plug section. Whenever you see these WARNING and CAUTION symbols, heed their instructions! Always follow safe operating and maintenance practices. WARNING This warning symbol identifies special instructions or procedures which, if not correctly followed, could result in personal injury, or loss of life, CAUTION This caution symbol identifies special structions or procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to or destruction of equipment,This manual contains four more symbols (in addition to WARNING and CAUTION) which will help you distinguish different types of information. NOTE oThis note symbol indicates points of partic- Llar interest for more efficient and convenient operation, indicates a procedural step or work to be done, ©lndicates a procedural sub-step or how to do the work of the procedural step it follows, It also precedes the text of a NOTE. J+ ndicates @ conditional step or what action to take ‘based on the results of the test or inspection in the procedural step or sub-step it follows. In most chapters an exploded view illustration of the system components follows the Table of Contents, In these illustrations you will find the instructions indicating which parts require specified tightening torque, oil, grease or a locking agent during assembly.GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1 i General Information Table of Contents Before Servicing... nneunesn fs pe 4 Model Identification 3 i neers General Specifications 1 Periodic Maintenance Chart aia 4 Torque and Locking Agent. is consent ch Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing 4-41-2 GENERAL INFORMATION Before Servicing Before starting to service a motorcycle, careful reading of the applicable section is recommended to eliminate unnecessary work. Photographs, diagrams, notes, cautions, warnings, and detailed descriptions have been included wherever necessary. Nevertheless, even a detailed account has limitations, a certain amount af basic knowledge is also required for successful work. Especially note the follow! (1) Dit Before removal and disassembly, clean the motorcycle. Any dirt entering the engine or other parts will work as an abrasive and shorten the life of the motorcycle, For the same reason, before installing @ new par, clean off any dust or metal filings. (2) Battery Ground Remove the ground (~) lead from the battery before performing any disassembly operations on the motorcycle, This prevents: (2) the possibilty of accidentally turning the engine over while partially disassembled. (b) sparks at electrical connections which will occur when they are disconnected. () damage to eleciical pars. (8) Tightening Sequence Generally, when installing @ part with several bolts, nuts, or screws, start them all in their holes and tighten them to @ snug fit. Then tighten them evenly in a cross pattern. This is to avoid distortion of the part and/or causing gas or oil leakage. Conversely when loosening the bolts, nuts, or screws, fist loosen ail of them by about a quarter of turn and then remove them. Where there is a tightening sequence indication in this Service Manuel, the bolts, nuts, or screws must be tightened in the order and method. indicated. (4) Torque ‘When torque values are given in this Service Manuel, use them. Either too little or too much torque may lead to serious damage. Use a good quality, reliable torque wrench, (6) Force ‘Common sense should dictate how much force is necessary in assembly and disassembly. If a pert seems especially difficult o remove or install, stop and examine what may be causing the problem. Whenever tapping is necessary. tap lightly using @ wooden or piastic-faced mallet. Use an impact driver for screws (particularly for the removal of screws held by a locking agent) in order to avoid damaging the sorew heads, (6) Edges Watch for sharp edges, especially during major engine disassembly and assembly. Protect your hands with gloves ors piece of thick cloth when liting the engine or turning it over. (7) High-Flash Point Solvent ‘A high-flash point solvent is recommended to reduce fire danger. A commercial solvent commonly available in North America is Stoddard solvent (generic name), Always follow manufacturer and container directions regarding the use of any solvent, (8) Gasket, O-Ring Do not reuse @ gasket or O-ring once it has been in service. The mating surfaces around the gasket should be free of foreign matter and perfectly smooth to avoid oil or compression leaks. (8) Liquid Gasket, Non-Permenent Locking Agent. Follow manufacturer's directions for cleaning and preparing surfaces where these compounds will be used. Apply sparingly, Excessive amounts may block engine oil passages and cause serious damage. An example of a non-permanent lacking agent commonly available in North America is Loctite Lock’n Seal (Blue) (10) Press ‘A part installed using 2 press or driver, such as a whee! bearing, should first be coated with oll on its outer oF inner circumference so that it will go into place smoothly (11) Ball Bearing When installing @ ball bearing, the bearing race which is affected by friction should be pushed by a suitable driver. This prevents severe stress on the balls and races. and prevents races and balls from being dented. Press 2 ball bearing until it stops at the stop in the hole or on the shaft,GENERAL INFORMATION 1-3 (12) Oil Seal and Grease Seal Replace any oil or grease seals that were removed with new ones, as removal generally damages seals. When pressing in a seal which has manufacturer's marks, press it in with the marks facing out. Seals should be pressed into place using a suitable driver, which contacts evenly with the side of seal, until the {face of the seal is evan with the end of the hole, (13) Seat Guide A seal guide is required for certain oil or grease seals during installation to avoid damage to the seal lips. Bafore a shaft passes through @ seal, apply a little high temperature grease on the lips to reduce rubber to metal friction, (14) Circlip, Retaining Ring Replace any circlips and retaining rings that were removed with new ones, es removal weakens and deforms them, When installing circlips and retaining rings, take care to compress or expand them only ‘enough to install them and no more, (15) Cotter Pin Replace any cotter pins that were removed with new ones, as removal deforms and breaks them, (16) Lubrication Engine wear is generally at its maximum while the engine is warming up and before all the rubbing surfaces have an adequate ubricative film. During assembly, oil or grease (Whichever is more suitable) should be applied to any rubbing surface which has lost its lubricative film. Old grease and diny oil should, be cleaned off. Deteriorated grease has lost its lubricative quality and may contain abrasive foreign particles. Don't use just any oil or grease. Some oils and greases in particular should be used only in certain applications and may be harmful if used in an application for which they are not intendad. This manual makes reference to molybdenum disulfide grease (MoS: ) in the assembly of certain engine and chassis parts. Always check manufacturer recommendations before using such special lubricants. (17) Electrical Wires All the electrical wires are either single-color or two-color and, with only a few exceptions, must be ‘connected to wires of the same color. On any of the two-color wites there is @ greater amount of one color and a lesser amount of a second color, so a two-color wire is identified by first the primary color and then ‘the secondary calor. For example, a yellow wire with thin red stripes is referrad to 2s a "yellow/red” wire; it would be a "red/yellow" wire if the colors were reversed to make red the main color. Wire(cross-section) Name of Wire Color Red Wire Strands Yellow/red Yellow | Red (18) Replacement Parts ‘When there is a replacement instruction, replace these parts with new ones every time they are removed. These replacement parts will be damaged or lose thelr original function once removed. (19) Inspection When paris have been disassembled, visually inspect these part for the following conditions or other damage. If there is any doubt as to the condition of them, replace them with new ones. Abrasion Crack Hardening Werp Bent Dent Seratch Wear Color change Deterioration Seizure (20) Specifications Specification terms are datined as follows. "Standards" show dimensions or performances which brand-new parts or systems have, “Service Limits” indicate the usable limits. {f the measurement shows excessive wear or deteriorated performance, replace the damaged parts,1-4 GENERAL INFORMATION Model Identification 2X600-D1 (US, Canada Models) 2x600-D2GENERAL INFORMATION 1-5 ‘2x600-D3 2X600-D41-6 GENERAL INFORMATION General Specifications Items 2X600-D1 ~ D4 2x600-C1 ~ C3 Dimensions: Overall length 2.075 mm, (IT) 2115 mm, 2.180 mm, (AR) 2075 mm, (GR, NR, SD, ST, FG) 2 150mm Overall width 700 mm +. Overall height 1170mm + Wheelbase 1.440 mm 1.445 mm Road clearance 110 mm + ‘Seat height 780 mm + Dry weight 195 kg, (CA) 195.5 kg 195 kg Curb weight Front 110 kg + Rear 107 kg, (CA) 107.5 kg 107 kg Fuel tank capacity 180L + Performance: Minimum turning radius 2am + Engine: Type 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-cylinder + Cooling system Bore and stroke Displacement Compression ratio Maximum horsepower Maximum torque Carburetion system Starting system Ignition system Timing advance Liquid-cooled 64.0 x 46.6 mm 599 mL 15 72.1 kW (98 PS) @11 500 r/min (rpm), (AS) 69.9 KW (95 PS) @11 500 r/min (1pm), (CA, US) ---, (FR, UTAC's norm) 89.9 KW @11 500 r/min (rpm), (SD) 46.3 kW (63 PS) @11 000 r/min (1pm), (ST) 36.8 kW (50 PS) @6 000 r/min (rpm), (FG, DIN) 72.1 kW (88 PS) @'1 500 r/min (rpm) (AR, C3) 68.4 kW (93PS) @11 500 r/min (rpm) 63.7 N-m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 ft-lb) @9 800 r/min (rpm), (AS) 62.8 N-m (6.4 kg-m, 46.3 ft-Ib) @ 800 r/min (rpm), (CA FR, UK, US) ---, (SD) 46.1 N-m (4.7 kg-m, 33.9 fetb) @8 000 r/min (rpm), (ST) 88.8 N-m (6.0 kg-m, 43.4 ft-lb) @5 500 r/min (rpm), (FG, DIN) 63.7 N-m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 ft-lb) @9 800 r/min (rpm) (AR, C3) 59.8 N-m (6.1 kg-m, 44.1 ft-lb) @9 000 t/min (rpm) KEIHIN CVKO36 x4 Electric starter Battery and coil (transistorized) Blectronically advanced 575x466 mm 484 mL. 50.7 KW (69 PS) @11 000 r/min (rom), (AR) 52.9 kW (72 PS) @11 000 r/min (rom) 47.1 Nem (4.8k9-m, 347 felb) @'10 000 r/min (rpm), (AR) 48.0 N-m (49 kg-m, 35.4 ft-lb) G10 000 r/min (rpm) KEIHIN CVKD30 x 4GENERAL INFORMATION 1-7 Items | 2x600-p1 ~ D4 | zx600-c1 ~ c3 lonition timing From 12.5* BTDC @1 050 r/min (1pm) to | From 12." BTDC 40° BTDC @3 000 r/min (rpm), @1 050 r/min (rom) (CA) From 7.5" BTDC @1 300 r/min (rpm) to | to 40" BTDC 40" BTDC @3.000 r/min (rom), @3 000 r/min (com) (ST)(AR, 03) From 5* BTDG 300 1/min (rpm) to (AR, C3) From 5 BTDC 40° BTDC @3 000 r/min (tp) @ 1 300 r/min (rpm) 10.40" BTDC 3000 r/min (rpm) Spark plug NGK CR9E or ND U27ESR-N, NGK CAGE or (CA, US) NGK C9E, or ND U27ES-N ND U27ESR-N Cylinder numbering method | Left to right. 1-2-3-4 + Firing order 1-2-4-3 + Valve timing: Inlet Open 36", (ST, D2 ~)(AR, D3) 20" BTDC | 22° BTDc Close 65°, (ST, D2 ~)(AR, D3) 60" ABDC 62 ABDC Duration | 280°(ST, D2 ~)(AR, D3) 260° 264" Exhaust Open 60°, (ST, 02 ~)(AR, D3) 50° BBOC 52" BBDC Ciose 40, (ST, D2 ~)(AR, D3) 30‘ATOC 32. ATDC Duration | 280°, (ST, D2 ~)(AR, D3) 260° 264" Lubrication system Forced lubrication (wet sump with cooler) - Engine oil Grade ‘SE or SF class + Viscosity ‘SAEIOW-40, 10W-50, 20W-40, or 20W-50 | + Capacity a7b + Drive Train: | Primary reduction system: Type Gear - Reduction ratio 1.792 (95/83) = Clutch type Wet multi dise Transmission: Type 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift + Gear ratios: 1st 3.166 (38/12) + 2nd 2.125 (34/16) + 3rd 4.666 (35/21) + ath 1.380 (29/21) « 5th 4.217 (28/23) + 6th 1.083 (26/24) - Final drive system: Type Chain drive + Reduction ratio 3.000 (45/15) 3.200 (48/15) Overall drive ratio 5.825 @Top gear 6.213 @Top gear Frame: Type e Caster (rake angle) + Teall + Front tire: Type Tubeless + Size 120/60 VR17-V250, 120/602R17, + 110/70 v17-v2501-8 GENERAL INFORMATION Items 2x600-D1 ~ D4 | __2xs00-c1 ~ c3 Rear tie: Type Tubeless - Sie 160/60 VR17-V250, 160/60 ZR 17. J+ 160/60 VB 17 Front suspension: Type Telescopic fork (pneumatic) - Wheel travel | 130 mm + Rear suspension Type ‘Swing arm (uni-trak) - Wheel travel | 130 mm + Broke type: Front Dual discs + Rear Single dise | + Electrical Equipment: | Battery 12V12Ah = Headlight: Type Semi-sealed beam + Bulb 12.V 60/55 W (quartz-halogen) < Tail/brake light | 12v5/21 Wx2, 125/21 Wx2 (CA CN, SA, US) 12 V 8/27 Wx2 Alternator, Type Three-phase AC 2 Reted output | 24 A~14V @8 000 r/min (rpm) Specifications are subject to change without notice, and may not apply to every country, (AR) (as) (cA) (CN) (FR) (GR) (in) ‘Austrian Model ‘Australian Mode! California Model ‘Canadian Model French Model Greek Mode! Italian Mode! (NR) : Norwegian Model (SA) South African Model (SD) : Swedish Model (ST): Swiss Model (US) : U.S. Modal (FG) : German ModelGENERAL INFORMATION 1-9 Periodic Maintenance Chart ‘The scheduled maintenance must be done in accordance with this chart to keep the motorcycle in good running condition, The initial maintenance is vitally important and must not be neglected. pahienever *ODOMETER READING FREQUENCY comes first —~ Se OPERATION S, / Every |/ Spark plug — clean ‘Spark plug — check + | Vaive clearance — check + ol le . oe Air suction valve ~ check + (CA, ST, US) je lelelelele g|__Aireleaner element — clean Le . . 3| _Alrcleaner element — replace 5 cleanings | ec | &|_ Throttle grip play — check + e| [e[ [e : 2] Tale speed — check + | feielelele ee |" Carburetor synchronization — check + | Telelelelele le Fuel system — check | Eales . ay: Evaporative emission control system (CA) | = aes | eee ele lele Engine oil — change yer fe) fe 7 e Oil filter — replace [*[_[e . oa Radiator hoses, connections — check + year ¢ le . o Coolant — change 2 years | [ . Fuel hose — replace 4 years | |} | Bl Clutch — adjust cleo le lelele BI Drive chain wear — check + [_leTelelelele § Drive chain ~ lubricate (300km) | | E|_Drive chain slack — check + ‘800 km | 4 §| Brake lining or pad wear — check + | [ee le le lee “1 Brake fluid level — check + month) e [elejelelele Brake fluid — change [2 vears | 1 [pes Brake hose — replace —_|4 years | | Brake master cylinder cup and dust seal Rote =a ekace 2 years L|1-10 GENERAL INFORMATION FREQUENCY |eomar fin 7 ODOMETER READING OSs. | J — /§ OPERATION aa ev) 5 Caliper piston seal and dust seal — replace [2 years Brake light switch — check + | [ele ‘Steering — check + oe 8 'E| Steering stem bearing — lubricate years) | i | Front fork oil — change | B|__ Tire wear — check ele | Swing arm pivot, unitrak linkage | 5] —tubricate € Battery electrolyte level — check month e |e | [ General lubrication — perform ele L_[_ Nut, bole, and fastener tightness — check + ° . +: For higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here. +t Replace, add, adjust, clean, or torque if necessary. (CA): California Modet (ST) : Swiss Mode! (us) US ModelTorque and Locking Agent ‘The following tables list the tightening torque for the ‘major fasteners requiring use of a non-permanent locking agent or liquid gasket. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-11 “The table below, relating tightening torque to thread diameter, sts the besic torque forthe bolts end nuts. Use this table for only the bolts and nuts which do not require a specific torque value. All ofthe values are for use with dry soWant-cloaned threads. Basic Torque for General Fasteners Letters used in the “Remarks” column mean: |Threads dia. Torque: U'Ago¥ 8 non-pamanentTeckng.epent 10 wwe | (mm) [Na [ kgm | reese | LG + Apply liquid gasket tothe threads. 5 34 ~ 49 | 035 ~ 050 | 30 ~ 43 n-t] ih : Lot hard ede 6 | sa~78 |060 ~ om |s2 ~ 62 n-| M : Appr mlvocenum cutie presse 8 | tents | t4=19 | 100 ~ tas ©: Arey anal a bo thieamr alte sais io | a~8 | 28~38 | 90 ~25 3; Town te tonenen, folowing he spcted fo ol deen | aeeee | Cae 56 jou ales aan 14 73~ 98 | 74~100 54 ~ 72 Se eee ack oaaies Sa |e fe a Mas | Bo He 2 [as ~ms| 2~s8 | 108 ~ 200 Fastener Torque Remarks N-m kg-m ft-lb Fuel System: | Carburetor Holder Bots 2 | 12 | to4int Fuel Tap Plate Screws 1.0 0.10 Sin-Ib Air Cleaner Housing Screws 54 0.55 48 in-ib Cooling System: Radiator Hoso Camp Bots 20 | 020 | tin Coolant Air Bleeder Bot thermostat housing) | 78 | 080 | s9inib Coolant Air Bleder Bo (water pump) oa | 40 | avin Coolant Drain Plugs 98 10 87 in-ib ‘Thermostatic Fan Switch 18 18 13.0 Water Temperature Sensor 78 0.80 69 in-Ib ss Engine Top End: | Spark Pug 13 | 13) | teinb Cinder Head Cover Botts os | 10 | srinb Cyinder Head Bots New Pans a | as | 5,0 (washer Used Parts 43 44 'S, 0 (washer) Pickup Col Cover Bos as | 020 Cylinder Head Jacket Plugs (PT%, PT%) 20 20 Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 12 12 s Camshaft Chain Tensioner Mounting Bolts 12 12 Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 15, 15 L Camshaft Chain Guide Bolts (Rear) 12 1.2 Oil Hose Banjo Bolts 25 25 clutch Clutch Cover Boks es | 090 Clutch Lever Holder Botts 73 | 080 Clutch Spring Bolts 8B 0.90 Clutch Hub Nut 130 | 135 Clutch Cover Damper Boks 59 | 060 L1-12 GENERAL INFORMATION Fastener Torque Remarks Nem | kg-m ft-lb Engine Lubrication System: | Engine Drain Plug | 2 20 145 Crankcase Main Oil Passage Plug | 16 18 11.0 Oli Pan Bolts 88 0.80 78 in-Ib it Fiter 98 1.0 87 in-lb| or hand-tight Oil Fiter Mounting Bolt 29 30 22 Pressure Relief Valve 15 15 11.0 L ll Pressure Switch Terminal Bolt 15 015 13 in-lb Ol Pressure Switch 15 18 110 ss Gil Hose Banjo Bolts 25 25 18.0 Oil Hose Ciamp Bolts (Lower Crankcase) ag 0.90 78 in-lb Oil Hose Flange Bolts 12 12 108 in-tb Oil Separator Cover Bolts (Upper Crankcase) 98 10 87 in-ib L Engine Removal/Installation: Engine Mounting Bolts 44 45 33 Engine Mounting Adjuster 98 1.0 87 in-tb Engine Mounting Bracket Botts 20 20 145 Crankshaft /Transmission: Oil Separator Cover Bolts 98 10 87 in-ib L Gear Positioning Lever Mounting Bolt a8 0.90 7B in-lb Oil Pressure Switch 15 15 11.0 ss Neutral Switch 15 15 11.0 Shift Shaft Retum Spring Pin 20 20 145 L Shift Drum Cam Bolts 12 12 104 in-Ib L Shift Red Plug (Left, M14) 15 18 11.0 Connecting Rod Big End Cap Nuts 36 37 27 0 (Threads, seating surfaces) Crankcase Bolts 08 7 28 20 s 96 2 12 104 in-Ib s Timing Rotor Allen Bolt 25 25 180 Crankcase Main Oil Passage Plug (Left, PTs) 20 20 145 L (Right. M18) 16 18 110 Oil Hose Banjo Bolts 25 25 180 Oil Hose Bracket Bolts ag | ogo 78 in-Ib Wheels/Tires: Front Axle Clamp Bolts 20 20 148 Front Axle Nut 88 20 65 Rear Axle Nit 88 9.0 65 Final Drive: Engine Sprocket Nut 98 100 R Torque Link Nuts 34 35 25 Rear Sprocket Nuts 74 75 54 fear Sprocket Studs - - - L Brakes: Bleed Valves 78 0.80 69 in-Ib Brake Hose Banjo Bolts 25 25 180GENERAL INFORMATION 1-13 Fastener Torque Remarks N-m kg-m ftlb | Torque Link Nut 34 35 25 Caliper Mounting Bolts (Front, Rear) 34 35 25 Caliper Bolts (Front) 2 an 15.0 Front Caliper Pad Spring Screws 29 0.30 26 in-Ib Dise Mounting Bolts (Front) 23 23 165 Disc Mounting Bolts (Rear) 23 23 165 Brake Lever Pivot Bot 10 010 Sint Brake Lever Pivot Bott Locknut 59 060 | S2in-ib Front Brake Switch Mounting Screws 1.0 0.10 9 in-Ib Front Brake Reservoir Cap Screws 15 O15 13 in-Ib Front Master Cylinder Clamp Bolts 98 10 87 in-Ib Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts 23 23 16.5 Brake Pedal Shaft Bolt (Right Footpeg Bolt) 25 25 18.0 t Rear Master Cylinder Bracket Locknut 18 ie 130 Suspension: Front Fork Drain Bolts 78 080 | 69in-ib L Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper, Lower) 20 2.0 145 Front Fork Bottom Allen Bolts | 20 20 145 L Front Axle Clamp Bolts 20 20 145 Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts 59 60 43 Rear Shock Absorber Preload Adjuster Nut 8s 9.0 65 Tie-Fod Nuts 59 60 43 Rocker Arm Pivot Shaft Nut 59 6.0 43 ‘Swing Arm Pivot Shaft Nut 88 9.0 65 Steering: Steering Stem Head Nut 39 40 29 Steering Stem Nut Hand-Tight} = - ora9 | 01050 | ord3in-lb Handlebar Mounting Bolts 29 30 22.0 L Handlebar Holder Mounting Bolts 20 20 14.5 Fram | Rear Frame Mounting Bolts 44 45 3 Side Stand Bracket Bolts Mounting Bolts 49 50 38 L Electrical System Pickup Coil Cover Bolts 88 0.90 78 in-lb Timing Rotor Allen Bolts 25 25 18.0 Alternator Cover Bolts 88 0.90 78 in-Ib Aterator Rotor Bolt 8 80 58 Alternator Stator Boits 2 12 | 104in-tb Sianter Relay Terminal Nut 49 050 | 43in-tb ‘Starter Motor Terminal Nut 49 0.50 43 in-Ib Starter Motor Through Bohs 59 060 | s2intb Starter Clutch Bolt | 34 35 25 L Spark Plug 13 13° | 119in-tb Handlebar Switch Housing Clamp Screws 34 038 | a0intb Thermostatic Fan Switch 18 18 130 Water Temperature Sensor 78 0.80 69 in-Ib ‘ss Oil Pressure Switch 18 15 11.0 SS "Neural Switch 18 15 110 ‘Speedometer and Trip Meter Mounting Screws 3 — * L1-14 GENERAL INFORMATION Cable, Wire, and Hose Rot ® Align the white tape with the rear frame mounting balt, 1, Right Turn Signal Light 5, Carburetors 42, Junction Box Front) 6. Rear Breke Light Switch 18. Tail/Brake Light 2. Throttle Cable 7. Regulator/Rectifier 14. Left Turn Signal Light 8, Headlight (Front) 3 8. Ignition Switch 18. White Tape 10, Starter Relay 16. Horn 4 11. 1C Igniter 17. Side Stand SwitchGENERAL INFORMATION 1-15 Run the ignition switch lead ®. Front Into the clamp. Prevent the cables from touch: ing the harness. Hargess Red Lead ed Lead Ein ® @e@ Black Lead Green Lead Band Put the band leg into the 4 frame. . I Front View . Choke Lever 9. Left Handlebar Switch Right Handlebar Switch |. Meter Unit . Chassis Ground Terminal Fuel Level Sensor . City Light (Other than A, CN, US) 5. Thermostatic Fan Switch . Water Temperature Sensor 7, Radiator Cap Band Run the harnese under the Band fairing stay.1-16 GENERAL INFORMATION 28, 29, 34, 35. Fuel Level Sensor Relay Fuel Level Warning Light Relay . Battery 31. 32, 33, Electric Starter Alternator Connector Engine Sprocket Cover Insid Right Turn Signa! Light (Rear) Left Turn Signal Light (Rear) Keep the harness branches inside ‘the main harness. Clamp Pickup Coil Lead Front a 2 ~ 4 mm below the mark, (26000) 85 ~ 10.5 mm | Float height: 11 £2 mm, (2XB00C) 13 +2 mm Main jet: #142, #145, (2XB00C) #100 ‘Main air jet: #70, (2X500C) #100 Noodle jet: #8 (unremovable) Jet needle mark: N14G, (ST) N14H, (26000) N76. Pilot jot (slow jet): #35 Pilot air jet (slow air jet): #110, (2X500C) #140 Starter jet: #52, (CA) #48 Throttle valve angle: 11° Carburetor Drain Plug Wrench, Hex 3: 57001-1269 High Attitude Carburetor Specifications (US) Main jer: #140, (CA) #142 Pilot jet: 92 Air Cleaner Element Oil Grade: SE or SF class Viscosity: ‘SAE30 Fusl Level Gauge: 67001-1017 (GA) California model (SD): Swedish model (St) : Swiss model Qe (us): US mca SS (UK): U.K, modetThrottle Grip and Cables Adjustment ‘@Check throttle grip free play. 1. Throttle Grip Free Play Throttle Grip Free Play ‘Standard: 2~3mm ‘J the free play is incorrect, loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster of the accelerator cable until the proper amount of throttle grip play is obtained. 1. Lecknut 2. Adjuster ‘Tighten the locknut against the adjuster securaly. Ff the play can not be adjusted by using the adjuster at ‘the throttle grip, use the adjusters at the carburetors ‘@:Screw in the adjuster fully atthe throttle grip and tighten the locknut ‘© Ramove the fuel tank (sae Fuel Tank Removal). FUEL SYSTEM 2-5 A. Accelerator Cable B. Decelerator Cable ©. Adjusting Nuts Loosen all the adjusting nuts and slide both throttie cables atthe caruretor to obtain the specified free pay. @ Tighten the adjusting nuts. ‘© Check that the throttle linkage lever stops against the idle adjusting screw with the throttle grip released and stops against the carburetor stopper with the throtle ‘rip opened. Lubrication and Inspection @Lubricate the throttle cable In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Use the pressure cable uber (special tool K56019-021) to lubricate the throttle cable, With the throttle cable disconnected at both ends, the cable should move freely within the cable housing (see General Lubrication in the Appendix chapter,2-6 FUEL SYSTEM Choke Cable Adjustment ‘eCheck choke cable fee play ‘ORemave the fuel tank (see Fuel Tenk Removal), (Determine the amount of choke cable play 2t the choke lever. Pull the choke lever until the starter plunger lever at the carburetor contacts with the starter plunger: the amount of choke lover lower end travel is the amaunt of choke cable play. 4. Play 3, Starter Plunger Lever 2. Starter Plunger 4. Front Choke Cable Play Standard: 2~ 3mm + the play is incorrect, loosen the locknut and tum the adjuster at the middle of the cable until the proper amount of choke cable play is obtained. B, Locknut A. Adjuster (Tighten the locknut against the adjuster securely. Lubrication and Inspection ‘@Lubricate the choke in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Char. (Use the pressure cable luber (epecial tool 5601 9-021) to lubricate the choke cable. ‘@With the choke cable disconnected at both ends, the cable should move freely in the cable housing (see General Lubrication in Appendix chapter)Carburetors Jale Speed Adjustment ‘Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly ‘@Turn the handlebar from side to side while idling the ‘engine, Xt idle speed varies, the throttle cables may be poorly routed or they may be damaged, ‘© Correct any problem before operating the motorcycle. PGI ‘Operation with an improperly adjusted, Incorrectly routed, or damaged cable could result in an unsafe riding condition. ‘@check ide speed, Idle Speed 1.000 ~ 1.100 r/min (rem) (CA)(ST) 1 250 ~ 1 350 r/min (rom) (© Tur the idle adjusting screw until idle speed is correct. A Idle Adjusting Screw B. Front High Attitude Performance Adjustment (US model) OTo improve the EMISSION CONTROL PERFORM- ANCE of vehicle operated above 4000 feet, Kawasaki recommends the following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved modification, © Change the main jet and pilot jet for high altitude use. High Altitude Carburetor Specifications Main Jet #40, (CA) #142 Pilot Jet #2 FUEL SYSTEM 2-7 Carburetor Synchronization ‘@ Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal) (eStart the engine ard warm it up thoroughly ‘eCheck idle speed ‘@Attach the vacuum gauge & tachometer (special tool) to the fittings on the carburetor holders, ‘A. Vacuum Gauge & Techometer: 57001-1291 ‘eStart the engine and let it idle to measure the carburetor intake vacuum, Carburetor Synchronization Vacuum ‘Standard: Loss than 2.7 kPa (2 em Hg) differ- ence between any two carburetors eTum the adjusting screws to synchronize the carburetors, ‘A Right Adjusting Serew B. Canter Adjusting Screw, Front C. Left Adjusting Screw (First synchronize the ft two and then the right Wo ‘carburetors by means of the left and right adjusting screws, Then synchronize the lott two carburetors and the right two carburetors using the center adjusting +f the carburstor synchronization cannot be obtained by sing the adjusting screws, check for dirt or blockage. Check the pilot screw settings using the pilat screw adjuster “AY (special tool).2-8 FUEL SYSTEM A. Pilot Screw Adjuster: 57001-1239 (@Chack the carburetor synchronization again. NOTE (©Do not turn the pilot sorews carelessly during carburetor synchronization. You may cause poor running at low engine speed. Check idle speed, Service Fuel Level Adjustment PGK} Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive ‘certzin conditions, Turn the ignition switch Do not smoke. Make sure the aroa is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light; (© Prepare a fuel hose (0.0, 6 mm, |.D. 36 mm and 300 ‘mm in length). @Connect the fuel level gauge (special tool) to the ‘carburetor float bow! with tha fual hase @Situate the motorcycle so that itis perpendicular to the ‘ground ‘@.Check the fuel level as shown. (OTumn out the carburetor drain plug a few tums (see Fuel ‘System Check). Wait unt! the fue! level in the gauge sefties NOTE Keeping the gauge vertical, align the top line with the ‘mark on the carburetor body right side, Then turn out the drain plug ta feed fuel to the gouge 1. Fuel Level Gauge: 57001-1017 2. Matk 3. Top Line 4. Fuel Level Service Fuel Level 2 ~ 4 mm (2X500C, 8.5 ~ 10.5 mm) below the ‘mark on the carburetor body ‘© Repeat the measurement for the other carburetors in the (@7o adjust the tue evel, remove the float bow, and bend the tang on the float armn to change the float height. A. Float ‘© Measure the float height tilting the carburetor so that the tang on the float just touches the needle rod in the float valve ‘Olncreasing the float height lowers the fuel level and decreasing the float height raises the fuel level.1. Float Bow! Mating Surface 4. Float Height 2. Needle Rod 5. Float Valve 3. Float Float Height ‘Standard: ‘11-42 mm (2X500C 13 +2 mm) NOTE Do not push the needle rod in during the float height ‘measurement. Fuel System Check AWARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do nat smoke. Moke sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks: this includes any appliance with a pilot light @Connect 2 suitable hose to the fiting at the bottom of ‘each carburetor float bowl. ‘@Run the lower ends of the hoses into a suitable ‘@Remove the seat (see Frame chapter) (@Push the fuel tap button "ON" to prime the carburetors, (@Turn out each drain plug a few turns withthe carburstor drain plug wrench (special tool) end drain tho float bowls, FUEL SYSTEM 2-9 ‘A. Drein Plug Wrench: 57001-1269 B. Front ‘eCheck to soe if water or dirt comes out. (@TTighten the drain plugs and release the fuel tap button. If any water or dirt appeared during the above inspection, clean the fuel system. Carburetor Removal AWARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is well Ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks: this includes any appliance with a pilot light. (@ Remove the following Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal) Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal) (Choke Cable @Loosen the carburetor clamps and remove the carburetors ‘@SSpiit the throtte grin case and remove the throttle cable ends. ‘@Slip the tips of the throttle inner cable out of the pulley to complete catburetor assembly removal Carburetor Installation Install the carburetor holder so that the pipe is upward ‘@Align the tang areas of the carburetor clamp with the holder grooves and install the clamps as shown being careful of the screw position and the sorew head direction (see Engine Top End chapter). GIN Be sure to install the holder clamp screws in the iroction shown. Or, the serews eould come in contact with the throttle linkage resulting in an unsafe riding condition2-10 FUEL SYSTEM ‘install the holder hoses as shown in the Cable, Wire and Hose Routing section of the General Information chapter. Carburetor Disassembly/Assembly Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do not smoke, Make sure the area ie well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks: this includes any appliance witha pilot light. CAUTION During carburetor disassembly, be careful not to damage the diaphragm. Never use a sharp edge to ‘remove the diaphragm. Do not force the needle jet holder (air bleed pipe) and ‘main jet or overtighten them. They could be damaged requiring replacement. q a) 1. Main Jet 2. Needle Jet Holder +1 the neadie jt is darmaged, replace the carburetor (®For the US and Swiss models, remave ang install the pilot screw plug as follows: Punch @ hole in the plug and pry it out with an aw! or other suitable tool Tum in the pilot screw and count the number of turns Unt it seats fully but not tightly, and then remove the screw. This is f0 set the screw to its criginal position when assembling, ‘©When instaling, turn in the pilot sorew fully but not tightly and then back it out the same number of turns counted during disassembly. install a new plug in the pilot serew hole, and apply & small amount of a bonding agent to the circumference of the plug to fix the plug CAUTION ‘Do not pply too much bonding agent to the plug or the pilot screw itealf may be fed, Plug Installation (US and Swiss Models) a] 3 Filot Serew 4, Carburetor Body 1. Apply bonding agent. 2. Plug Carburetor Inspection Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any souree of flame or sparks; ‘@Remove the fuel tank (seo this chap). ‘@Siide the starter plunger laver right to lft to check thet the starter plungers move smoothly and return with spring tension, “IF the starter plungers do not work propery, replace the ‘carburetors. (@Turn the throttle cable lever to check that the throttle buttery valves move smoothiy and return by spring tension. +f the throttle valves do not movesmoothly. Replace the valves and/or carburetors ‘@Remave the carburetors (sae this chapter) @Check that the O-rings on the floet bow! and pilot screws and the diaphragm on the vacuum piston are in good condition if any of the O-rings oF diaphragms are nat in good condition, replace them, Check the plastic tip ofthe float valve needle. It should bbe smooth without any grooves, scratches, or tersFUEL SYSTEM 2-11 oO, | Sihaiaiee 4. Pilot Screw 2. Tepered Portion 1, Plastic Tio 3, Rod Se nue. i: Vave Noni Pas If the pilot screw is wor or damaged on the tapered potion, it will prevent the engine from idling smoothly Ifthe plastic tip is damaged, replace the needle. Papin ‘@Push the rod in the valve, then release it “1F the rod does not spring out, replace the valve. ‘@ Check the tapered portion of the pilot screw for wear (or damage. | 1. Throtie Valve 8. Jet Needle Holder 9. Main Air Jet 2 Pilot Screw 6. Jet Needle 10. Fuel Strainer 3. Pilot Jet 7. Nesdle Jet 14. Valve Set 4 Main Jet 8 Pilot Air Jet 12. Float Valve2-12 FUEL SYSTEM Air Cleaner Element Cleening ‘Clean the eloment in a well-ventilated area. and take care that thoro is no spark or flame anywhore near the ‘working area: this includes any appliance with a pilot Because of the danger of highly flammable ine oF low-flash point solvents ‘to clean the element. A fire of explosion could result. ‘@Romove the following Fuel Tank (see this chapter) Upper Haif of Air Cleaner Housing ‘@Wash the element in a bath of high-Flash point salvent land then dry it with compressed air or by shaking it ‘@Atter cleaning, saturate the sponge fitter with SE or SF class SAE3O oil, squeeze out the excess, then wrap it in a clean rag and squeeze it dry 2s possible. Be careful otto tear the sponge filter install the element. install the unper half of the air cleaner housing, Check that the O-rings are in place (@F st, tighten the front screw, then the rear screws to the ‘specified torave (see Exoloded View) Air Cleaner Draining ‘A drain hose is provided beneath the air cieaner housing, and sccumulates the water or oll from the bottom of the housing. Usually water or oil does not collect athe bottom of the housing, In the event that rain water = drawn in through the ar cleaner, or if engine ol is blown bck, drain the housing ‘Visually check the drain hose if the water or oil ‘accumulates in the hose. “If any water or oil accumulates in the hose, drain it by taking off the drain plug atthe lower end of the drain (@Be sure to Install the plug firmly, or the ar willbe drawn in through it. Air Cleaner Housing Removal ‘@ Remove the following Inlat DuctFUEL SYSTEM 2-13 a UE tg ole 4, Holder 3. Ducts (#1, #4 : Shon) (#2, #3 : Long) 2.Plate 4. Carburetors Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal) Air Cleaner Housing Front Serews and Rear Bott Drain Hose Crankcese Breather Hose ‘@Move the lower half forward to clear the hook and remove the air clesner housing assembly. A Front Screws B. Rear Bolt Air Cleaner Housing Installation Note ‘@lnsen the rear hook portion and connect the breather hase to the crankcase fitting Air Cleaner Housing Assembly ‘@For the ZX500C model, install the ducts on the air ‘leaner housing holder as shown.2-14 FUEL SYSTEM Fuel Tank Removal Turn the ignition switch ‘Make sure the area is well and free from any source of flame or sparks: this includes any appliance with a pilot light. CAUTION nia model, if gasoline, solvent. water, oF any other liquid enters the canister, the canisters vapor absorbing capecity is greatly reduced. If the canister does became contaminated, replace it with a new one. © Remove the following, Seat (soe Frame chapter) Front Screws of Right and Left Side Covers Evaporatve Emission Hoses (CA) Fuel Hoses ‘@Pull each front part of the side cover outboard to clear the stopper on both sides. ‘@ Remove the fuel tank mounting bolts. ‘@ Remove the fusl tank. Installation (@ Install the fuel tank hoses as shown, (@For the Californie model, run the evaporative emission hoses as shown in the Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section of the General Information chapter ‘A. Red Terminal B. To Carburetor Fuel Hose C.To Carburstor Vacuum Hose D. Fuel Level Sensor Connector ‘© Be sure to connect the fuel level sansor connector.Evaporative Emission Control System (US California Vehicle only) The Evaporative Emission Control System routes fue! vapors from the fuel system into the running engine or stores the vapors in ¢ canister when the engine is stopped, Although no adjustments are required, @ thorough visual inspection must be made at the intervals specified by the Periodic Maintenance Char. Parts Removall/ Installation Notes PG Gasoline is extremely flammable and ean be explosive lunder certain conditions. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the area ie well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks: this includes any appliance witha pilot light. CAUTION If gasoline, solvent, water, or any other liquid enters the canister, the canisters vapor absorbing capacity Is frestly reduced. If the canister does become contam. inated, replace it with a new one. To prevent the gasoline from flowing into the cenister ‘or from flowing out of the canister, hold the separator perpendicular to the ground. @Connect the hases according to the diagram of the system (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the General Information chapter). Make sure they do not get pinched or kinked Hose Inspection (Periodic Inspection) ‘© Check that the hoses are securely connected. (@ Replace any kinked, deteriorated or damaged hoses, ‘Separator Inspection (Periodic Inspection) ‘@Remove the seat and the right side cover (sae Frame chapter). Visually inspect the separator for crecks and other damage. +I the separator has any cracks oF is badly damaged, replace it with @ new ona, FUEL SYSTEM 2-15 Separator Operation Test PGi Gasoline is extromely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions, Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the arco is wall ventilated and free from any souree of flame or sparks: this includes any applisnee with pilot light. @ Connect the hoses 10 the separator, and install the separatar on the motorcycle. Disconnect the breather hose from the separator, and inject about 20 mL of gesolina into the separator through the hose fitting, ‘@ Disconnect the fuel return hose from the fue! tank. ‘@Fun the open end of the return hse into the container {evel with the tank top. Start the engine, and let tidie. eIF the gasoline in the separator comes out of hose, the separator works wel. If it does not, replace the senare- tor with anew one. Canister Inspection (Periodic Inspection) if the canister has any erack or bad damege, replace it with @ new one. NOTE OThe conister is designed to work well through the ‘motoreycle's lite without any maintenance if it is used under normal conditions.COOLING SYSTEM 3-1 Cooling System Table of Contents Exploded View Coolant Flow Chart. ‘Specifications Sealant Coolant : Coolant Level Inspection Coolant Draining... Coolant Filling... Pressure Testing... Water PUMP inn Removal Installation Sian Water Pump Inspection . Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal Radiator Inspection Radiator Cap Inspection Thermostat... ‘ Removal Installation, Inspection sa tie Thermostatic Fan Switch, Water Temperature Sensor. Removal/{nstallation Inspection3-2 COOLING SYSTEM Exploded View 1. Water Temperature Sensor Th: 2.0 N-m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-Ib) 2. Thermostatic Fan Switch 2: 7.8 N-m (0.80 kg-m, 69 in-Ib) 3. Drain Plug 3: 9.8 N-m (1.0 kg-m. 87 in-Ib) LL + Apply & non-permanent locking agent. V4: 1B Nem (1.8 kg-m, 13.0 ft-lb) 88: Apply silicone sealant. 0 : Apply oil.Coolant Flow Chart COOLING SYSTEM 3-3 1. Water Pump coupled with oil pump 2. Cylinder Jacket 3, Cylinder Head Jacket 4, Thermostat 5, Water Temperature Sensor 6. Hole (Air bleeder hole) When the engine is cold, the thermostat is closed so that the coolant flow Is restricted through the air bleoder hole, causing the engine to warm up more guickly 7. Air Bleeder Bolt 8. Radiator Cap 9, To reservoir tank When the engine i& hot, the pressure valve in the radiator cap allows air and vapor to escape into the reservoir tank. When the engine cools down, the pressure drop draws the vacuum valve (another small valve) open, admitting coolant from the reservoir tank into the radiator. 10. Reservoir Tank 11. Radiator 12. Radiator Fan 13, Thermostatic Fan Switch 14, Drain Bolt3-4 COOLING SYSTEM Specifications Item indard Recommended Coolant: Type Color Mixed ratio Freezing point Total amount Permanent type of antifreeze (soft water and ethylene glycol plus corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals for aluminum engines and radiators) Green Soft water 50%, coolant 50% 35°C (-31'F) 2.5 L (reservoir tank full level including radiator and engine) Radiator Cap: Relief pressure 93 ~ 123 kPa (0.95 ~ 1.25 kg/om*, 14 ~ 18 psi) Thermostat: Valve opening temperature Valve full opening lift 80 ~ 84°C (176 ~ 183°F) 8 mm or more @ 96°C (203'F) Sealant Kawasaki Bond (Silicone Sealant): 58018-120 “Bq &Coolant Coolant Level Inspection NOTE Check the level when the engine is colt (room or ambient temperature. ‘@Cheok the coolant level in the reservoir tank with the motorcycle held perpendicularly, If the coolant level is lower than the LOW mark add ‘coolant to the FULL mark. ‘A. Reservoir Tank CLOW Mark FULL Mark D. Front ‘CAUTION For refiling, odd the specified mixture of coolant and soft water, Adding water alone dilutes the coolant and degrades its anticorrosion properties The diluted coolant can attack the aluminum engine parts. In an emergeney. soft water can be added. But the diluted eoolant must be returned to the correct mixed ratio within a fow days. If coolant must be added often, or the reservoir tank thas run completoly dry: there is probably leakage in the cooling system, Chack the systam for leaks, Coolant Draining WARNING To avoid burns, do not remove the radiator cap or try to change the coolant when the engine is still hot. Wait ‘until fe eools dawn, Coolant on tires will make them slippery and can cause fn accident and injury. Immediately wipe up or wash away any coolant that spills on the frame. engine, oF wheel Since coolant is harmful to the human bedy, do not use for drinking, ‘@Romove the lower fairing (see Frame chapter) (@Place a container under the drain plug at the bottom of the water pipe, COOLING SYSTEM 3-5 f@Drain the coolant trom the radiatar and engine by removing the drain plug, A Drain Plug B. Front . Water Pump @Remave the following, Right Inner Cover on the Upper Fairing (see Frame chapter) Radiatar Cap aa als A Radiator Cap The cooiant will drain from the radiator and engine (@ Remove the right side cover (see Frame chapter) (@Unscrew the bolts and remave the rasorvoir tank with hoses left installed (@Unscrew the cap and pour the coolant into @ container. A.cap 8. Reservoir Tank3-6 COOLING SYSTEM Coolant Filling @Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque (soe Exploded View) ‘@F ll the radiator up to the thermostat housing filer neck with coolant ‘A Thermostat Housing _B. Fille Neck NOTE (©Four jn the coolant slowly $0 that it can expel the air ‘hom the engine and radiator. CAUTION we at A. Alr Bleeder Bolts . Themostat Housing B. Wator Pump Cover (©Start the engine with the rediator cap removed and run ‘t until no more air bubbles can be saen in the coolant. ‘Sof or distilled water must be used with the antifreeze (soe Specifications in this chapter) in the cooling ‘system If hard water is used in the system, it causes scales accumulation in the water passages, and considerably reduces the efficiency af the cooling system. Water and Coolant Mixed Ratio (Recommended) Soft Water 50% Coolant + 50% Fraezing Point -35 (-31"F) Total Amount 25L NOTE (Choose a suitable mixed ratio by refering to the coolant ‘manufacturer's directions. ‘© Bicod the air from the cooling systern as follows. (Remove the rubber cap on the air blaeder bolts on the ‘water pump and the thermostat housing, ‘OLoosen the air bleeder bolts until the coolant begins to flow out the air bleoder bolt holes (that is, until all the remaining at has been forced aut) (Tighten the sir bleeder bolts. 1. Air Bubbles OTap the radiator hoses to force any ait bubbles caught Inside. (©Stop the engine and add coolant up to the thermostat housing filer nack ‘@instal he radiator cap, ‘@FFll the reservoir tank up to the FULL matk with coolant ‘and install the eap. Pressure Testing @Remove the radiator cap, and install 2 cooling system pressure tester on the thermostat housing filer neck. NOTE Wet the cap sealing surfaces with water or coolant to prevent pressure leaks. ‘@Build up pressure in the system carefully until the pressure reaches 123 kPa (1.25 ka/em?, 18 ps),COOLING SYSTEM 3-7 18 psi. (© Watch the gauge for atleast 6 seconds. >If the pressure holds steady, the system is al right 1. Pressure Tester 2. Adapter 3. Thermostat Housing +f the pressure drops soon, check for leks, CAUTION Water Pump During pressure testing, do not exceed the pressure for ‘which the system is designed. The maximum pressure is 123 kPa (1.25 ka/em’. Removal ‘@ Remove the lower fairing (see Frame chepter). @DDrein the coolant by removing the water pump drain plug. (@Remove the following Engine Sprocket Cover Radiator Hose Clemp on Water Pump Water Pump Mounting Bolts(2) A. Water Pump B, Mounting Bolts (© Pull the water pump out of the crankcase. Installation ‘© Fun the cll pressure switch lead, the side stand switch lead, and the neutral switch lead as shown in the Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section of the General Information chapter. @ install the water pump with the water pump cover removed, @Turn the water pump impeller so that the water pump shaft slot fits the oil pump shart projection, ‘A. Wator Pump Shaft 8. Oil Pump Shaft @ install the water pump cover. ‘@Fill the coolant (see Coolant Filling).3-8 COOLING SYSTEM Water Pump Inspection @Check the drainage outlet passage at the bottom of the ‘water pump body for coolant leeks. It the mechanical seel is damaged, the coolant leaks through the seal and drains through the passage Replace the water pump unit 1. Drainage Outlet Passap0 {atthe bottom ofthe pum body) Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal AAWARNING The radiator fan may stert even if the lgnition switen {soff, NEVER TOUCH THE RADIATOR FAN UNTIL THE RADIATOR FAN CONNECTOR IS. DISCONNECTED, TOUCHING THE FAN BEFORE THE CONNECTOR IS DISCONNECTED COULD CAUSE INJURY FROM THE FAN BLADES. ‘@Romove the following Upper and Lower Fairings (see Frame chapter) Coolant (drain: see Water Pump Removal) Fuel Tank (see Fuel System chapter) Radiator Fan Connector ‘A Radiator Fan Connector Fan Switch Leads Radiator Hoses Radiator Mounting Bolts A Radiator Hoses 8, Radiator Mounting Boks Fan Switch Leads @Remove the radiatorRadiator Inspection ‘@ Check the radiator core elf thare are obstructions to air flow, remove them. If the corrugated fins are daformed, carefully straighten the, “the air passages of the radiator core ere blocked more than 20% by unremovable obstructions or ireparaby doformed fins, esplace the radiator with @ new one. CAUTION COOLING SYSTEM 3-9 NOTE (Wet the cap sealing surfaces with water or coolant to ‘prevent pressure leakage. ‘When clesning the radiator with steam cleaner, be Ccraful of the following to prevent radiator damagi Kaep the steam gun away more than 0.6 m from the radiator core. Hold the stesm gun perpendicular to the core surface. Run the steam gun following the core fin direction. 1. Steam Gun Running Direction Radiator Cap Inspection ‘®Check the condition of the top and bottom valve seals of the radiator cap if any one of them shows visible damage. replace the cap, 1. Bottom Valve Saal 2 Top Valve Seal ‘3. Valve Spring, ‘instal the cap on a cooling systom pressure tester. 1. Pressure Tester itor Cop ‘@Watching the pressure gauge, pump the pressure tester to build up the pressure, The cap must opan at the relief pressure (the gauge pointer flicks down). Also the cap ‘must hold any pressure less than the relief pressure for atleast 6 seconds. Radiator Cap Reliet Pressure Standard: 93 ~ 123 kPa (0.95 ~ 1.25 kg/em?, 14 ~ 18 psi) If the cap cannot hold the specified pressure, or it it holds too much pressure, replace it with 2 new one.3-10 COOLING SYSTEM Thermostat Removal ‘@Remove the folowing Coolant (drain: soe Weter Pump Removal) Upper Fairing (see Frame chapter) ‘© Unscrew the housing bolts and scraws, then remove the thermostat. ‘A Housing Boks B. Housing Screws Installation ‘@ install the thermostat in the thermostat housing so thet the air bleeder hole is on top as shown. A Thermostat C.Top B. Air Bleeder Hole (©Be sure to install the O-ring on the housing, (@Add coolant (see Coolant Filing) Inspection @Remove the thermostat, and inspect the thermostat Valve at room temperature, +f the valve s open, replace the valve with a new one. (@To chock valve opening temperature, suspend the thermostat in a container of water and raise the temperature of the water. completely submerged ‘They must not touch the container sides or bottom 1. Thermostat 2. Thermometer % the measurement is out ofthe specitied range, replace the thermostat. ‘Thermostat Valve Opening Temperature 80 ~ Bec (176 ~ 183)Thermostatic Fan Switch, Water Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation CAUTION “The fan switch or the water temperature sensor should never be allowed to fall on a herd surface. Such a shock to these parts can damage them. Tighten the fan switch to the specified torque (see Exploded View) @Appiy silicone saalant 10 the threads of the water temperature sensor and tighten it to the specified torque (see Exploded View). Inspection @Refer to the Electrical Systm chapter for these inspection, COOLING SYSTEM 3-11ENGINE TOP END 4-1 Engine Top End Exploded View Specifications Special Tools. Sealant. Clean Air System (US. and Swiss models) ‘ Air Suction Valve Installation Note. ‘Air Suction Valve Inspection Vacuum Switch Valve Test... Cylinder Head Cover. Removal... Installation. - Camshaft Chain Tensioner. Removal. Installation Camehatt Camshaft Removal Camshatt Installation ‘Camshaft AsseMBIY on. Camshaft. Camshaft Cap Wear Camshaft Chain Wear Cylinder Head, Sinder Comerestion Mossureent.. Removal Instaliation Valves Valve Clearance Adjustment Table of Contents 4-2 Valve Removal, 44 Valve installation 6 Valve Guide Removal... 4-8 Valve Guide Installation Measure Vive-to-Guide Clearance 8 (Wobble Method)... 4-9 Valve Seat Outside Diameter, 49 Valve Seat Width Inspection ne. eehe8 Vite pl (ah Lacon). wer) Cylinder, Pistons. 4-10 Cylinder Removal 4-10 Cylinder instalation Alt Piston Removal Att Piston Installation 413 Piston Ring Removal, AAD Piston Ring installation. 412 Cylinder Wear 412 Piston Wear. 413 Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear 414 Piston Ring End Gap... 1 14 Carburetor Holders 415 Installation 4-18 Muffler, Exhaust Manifold 415 Mufler Removal. 4-18 Muffler instalation 417 Exhaust Manifold Ramoval 417 4-20 4-204-2 ENGINE TOP END Exploded View (ca, st, us)ia ENGINE TOP END 4-3 il cw ® | (Other than i ST, Us| Ze © & S (CA) = California Mode! (ST) : Swiss Model (US) : US Mode! R : Roplacement Parts L : Apply @ non-permanent locking agent. M+ Apply molybdenum disulfide grease, 88: TH: 13 Nery (1.3 kom, 193 irl) 72: 9.8 Nem (1.0 kgm, 87 intb) 73: 47 Nem (4.8 kom, 35 ft4b) (new parts) 4: 43 Nem (4.4 kgm, 32 fib) (used parts) 75:8.8 Nem (0.90 kgm, 78 inib) ‘TG: 20 Nem (2.0 kgm, 14.5 ft-lb) 7: 12 Nem (1.2 kam, 104 in-b) TB: 15 Nem (1.5 kam, 11.0 feb} 79: 25 Nem (2.5 kom, 18.0 feb)4-4 ENGINE TOP END Specifications tem Standard Service Limit Clean Air System (US model): Vacuum switch valve closing pressure: Open + Close 87 ~ 65 kPa Camshaft: Carn height: Inter Exhaust ZX600D 2x60002(ST), 03(ST, AR), ZX500C Camshaft, camshaft cap clearance Camshaft journal diameter Camshaft bearing inside diameter Camshaft runout Camshaft chain 20-link length Cylinder Head: Cylinder compression (Usable range) Cylinder head warp Valves: Valve clearance: Inlet Exhaust Valve spring free length: (~ 2X600DE021419, ~ ZXS00CE 000726) Inlet (ZX600DE 021420 ~, ZX00CE 000727 ~) Inlet(inner) Iniet(Quter) Exhaust \Valve stem bend Valve stem diameter: Inlet Exhaust, Valve guide inside diameter Inlet Exhaust (430 ~ 490 mm Ha) 34.93 ~ 35.07 mm 34.43 ~ 34.57 mm 33,93 ~ 34.07 mm 0.028 ~ 0.071 mm 23.950 ~ 23.972 mm 24,000 ~ 24.021 mm 0,02 mm TIR or less 127.0 ~ 127.4 mm 960 ~ 1470 kPa (88 ~ 15.0 kg/cm, 139 ~ 213 psi) 0.15 ~ 0.24 mm 0.22 ~ 0.31 mm 42.9 mm 44.5mm 441mm 46.8 mm 0.01 TIR or under 4.475 ~ 4.490 mm 4.455 ~ 4.470 mm 4,500 ~ 4.512 mm 4.500 ~ 4.512 mm 34.83 mm 34.33 mm 33.83 mm 0.16 mm 23.92 mm 24.08 mm 0.1 mm TR, 128.9 mm 4.2mm 431mm 427mm 45.1 mm 0.05 mm TIR 4.48 mm 444mm 4.58 mm 4.58 mm (AR); Austrian Model (ST) Swiss Model Cam Height Measurement Camshaft Runout Cam HeightENGINE TOP END 4-5 Item Standard Service Limit Valve/valve guide clearance (wobble method): Inlet Exhaust Valve seat cutting angle zx6000 2xs00¢ Valve seat surface: Width: Inlet Exhaust | Outside diameter 2X6000 Inlet Exhaust 2XB00C Inlet Exhaust Valve head thickness: Iniot Exhaust 2X600D Zx500C Cylinder, Piston: Cylinder inside diameter: zx600D 2x600C 2x600D 2x500C Piston diemeter: Piston/cylinder clearance Oversize piston and rings Piston ring/groove clearance: Top —_ZX6000 2X600C Second Piston ring groove width: i} Top _2x600D 2x5006 Second Piston ring thickness: Top Second Piston ring end gap: Top Second 0.034 ~ 0.116 mm 0.088 ~ 0.187 mm 45", 30", 22, 32", 60", 67.5" 30", 67.5", 65" 05 ~ 1.0mm 05 ~ 1.0mm 2513 ~ 2533 mm 21.13 ~ 21.33 mm 19.33 ~ 19.53 mm 15,73 ~ 15.93 mm 0.5 mm 0.8 mm 0.7 mm 64.000 ~ 64.012 mm 57.500 ~ 87.512 mm 63.940 ~ 63.960 mm 57.480 ~ 57.460 mm 0.040 ~ 0.072 mm +05mm 0.03 ~ 0.07 mm 0.05 ~ 0.09 mm 0.03 ~ 0.07 mm 0.82 ~ 0.84 mm 0.84 ~ 0.86 mm 0.82 ~ 0.84 mm 0.77 ~ 0.79 mm 0.77 ~0.79mm 0.15 ~ 030mm 0.30 ~ 0.45 mm 0.33 mm | 037mm 0.25 mm 0.50 mm 0.40 mm 64.10 mm 57.60 mm. 63.79 mm. 87.29 mm 0.47 mm 0.19 mm 0.17 mm 0.92 mm 0.94 mm 0.92 mm 0.7 mm 07 mm 0.8 mm 0.75 mm Valve Head | Valve stem diameser Valve head thickness we Valve Stem Bend4-6 ENGINE TOP END Special Tools Oil Syringe: §7001-1290 Valve Spring Compressor Assembly: 87001-241 “Se Vacuum Gauge & Tachometer: 57001-1291 Valve Spring Compressor Adapter, 620: 87001-1154 & Compression Gauge: 57001-221 Valve Spring Compressor Adaptor, 622: 67001-1202 & Compression Gauge Adapter, M10X 1.0: 57001-1317 Valve Guide Arbor, 4.5: 57001-1331 SS Hexagon Wrench, Hex 8: 67001-1234 Valve Guide Reamer, 4.5: 57001-1333 “Sy —s~Valve Seat Cutter, 45° ~ 027.5: 67001-1114 ENGINE TOP END 4-7 Valve Seat Cutter, 67.5" ~ 922: 57001-1207 © 8 Valve Seat Cutter, 32° ~ 028: 57001-1119 Valve Seat Cutter, 45° — 922: 57001-1205 © eS Valve Seat Cutter, 60° - 025: 57001-1328 Valve Seat Cutter, 22.5° ~ 021: 57001-1308 8 © Valve Seat Cutter, 45* ~ 24.5; 87001-1113 © Valve Seat Cutter, 45° — 018: 67001-1308 © Valve Seat Cutter, 30° ~ 023.5: 57001-1329 Valve Seat Cutter, 30° - 18: 7001-1308 © e4-8 ENGINE TOP END Valve Seat Cutter, 65° — @19: 57001-1310 Piston Pin Puller Assembly: 7001-910 f | e Valve Seat Cutter Holder, 04.5: 57001-1330 90g Sealant Kewaseki Bond (Silicone Sealant): §6019-120 Valve Seat Cutter Holder Bar: 57001-1128 Sy Piston Base, 02.3: 57001-1336 Piston Ring Compressor Assembly: 67001-1084ENGINE TOP END 4-9 Clean Air System (U.S. and Swiss models) Air Suction Valve Installation Note ‘@ Replace the gasket with anew one, and install the ait Suction valve so thet the wider side of the reed faces toward the rear oo0o0°o 1. Wider Side Air Suction Valve Inspection @Visuelly inspect the reeds for cracks, folds, warps, heat ‘damage, or other damage, >If there is any doubt as to condition of the reed, replace the air suction valve as an assembly, A. Valve Holder 8B. Reeds Check the reed contact arses of the valve holder for grooves, scratches, any signs of separation from the holder, or heat damage. rif there is any doubt a5 to the condition of the reed contact areas, replace the air suction valve as an sssembly ‘@1F any carbon or other foreign particles have accumu: lated between the reed and the reed contact area, wash the valve assembiy with high-flash point solvent. CAUTION (Do not scrape off the deposits with a scraper as this ould damage the rubber, requiring replacement of the air suction valve assembly Vacuum Switch Valve Test Using the vacuum gauge & tachometer (special tool) and the oil syringe (special tool), inspect the vacuum switch operation 2s follows: ‘@ Remove the fue! tank (see Fuel System chapter), ‘@ Remove the vacuum switch valve @Connect the vacuum gauge & tachometar and oil syringe (special 1001s) t0 the vacuum hose as shown. (Gradually rise the vacuum (lower the pressure) applied to the vacuum switch valve, and check the valve ‘operation. When the vacuum is law, the vacuum switch valve should permit arto flow. When the vacuum rises to. certain lavel 57 ~ 65 kPa (430 ~ 490 mm Hg), it should stop air flow. A. Vacuum Switch Valve 8. Vacuum Gauge & Tachometer: 57001-1281 . Vacuum Hose D. Three Way Joint E Air Flow F. Oil Syringe: 87001-1290 IF the vacuum switch valve does net operate 2s described, replace it with a new one NOTE Oo check air flow through the vacuurn switch valve, just ‘blow through the air hose. Vacuum Switch Valve Closing Pressure Open — Close :57 ~ 65 kPa (430 ~ 490 mm Hg)4.10 ENGINE TOP END Vacuum Switch Valve Operation 4. During Cruising (open throttle) Spring Diaphragm Seconda‘y air flows. Valve 2. During Engine Braking Cylinder Head Cover Removal ‘@Remove the folowing, Fuel Tank (see Fuel System chapter) Ignition Coils Carburetors (soe Fuel System chapter) Air Suction Valve (U.S. and Swiss Models) Baffle Plate on Cylinder Head Cover A Baffle Plate Screws _B, Head Cover Bolts (@ Remove the cylinder head cover bolts and take off the Installation ‘@Replace the head cover gasket with new one if it is damages. ‘© Apply silicone sealant to the crescent-shaped area of the ‘ylinder head. ‘© Point the arrow on the cylinder head cover forward, ‘@Tighten the cover bolts to the specified torque (see Exploded View),Camshaft Chain Tensioner Removal ‘@ Remove the carburetors (see Fuel System chapter) Loosen the cap bolt, @Remove the mounting bolts and take off the camshaft chain tonsioner. ‘A Camshaft Chain Tensioner C. Arrow Mark B, Mounting Botts D. Cap Bott CAUTION This is & non-return type cam chain tensioner. The push rod does not return to ite original position once it moves out to take up cam chain slack. Observe all the rules listed below: When removing the tensioner, do not take out the mounting bolts only halfway. Retightening the ‘mounting bolts from thle position could damage the tensioner and the camehaft chain. Once the bolts are loosened. the tensioner must be removed and reset a3, described in "Chain Tensioner Installation.” Do not turn over the crankshaft while the tensioner ie removed. This could upset the cam chain timing, and damage the valves, Installation ‘@ Remove the cap batt. @Push the stopper to release the ratchet and push the push rod into the tensioner body. ENGINE TOP END 4-11 ‘A. Push the stopper, B. Push the rod, (@irstall the tensioner with the arrow mark upward in the head (sae Removal). ‘@TTighten the tensioner mounting bolts to the specified torque (see Exploded View). ‘@Put the spring and guide pin in and tighten the cap bolt, A Spring B. Guide Pin (eTum the crankshatt 2 tums clockwise to allow the tensioner to expand,4-12 ENGINE TOP END Camshaft CAUTION ‘The crankshaft may be turned, whila the camshafts are Aan avai. removed. Always pull the chain taut while turning the @Remove the following, Fuel Tank (see Fuel System chapter) Carburetors (see Fuel System chapter) Cylinder Head Cover (see Cylinder Head Cover Flemoval ) Pickup Coil Cover (soe Electrical System chapter) Camshaft Chain Tensioner (see Camshaft Chain Tensioner Removal) NOTE Before removing the chain tensioner, position the crankshaft at #1. 4 piston TOC. 4. TDC Mark 2.Timing Mark (@Remove the camshaft cap belts in the reverse ordor of the numbers embossed on the caps. (© Take off the camshaft caps and camshats B, Camshatts A Camshaft Caps ‘@Stuff @ clean cloth into the chain tunnel to keep any pants from falling ito the crankcase. crankshaft, This aveics kinking the chain on the lower (crankshaft) sprocket. A kinked chain could damage ‘bath the chain and the sprocket. Camshaft Installation @ installation is the reverse of removal, Note the follow. ing. Apply engine oil to all am parts and journals, lf a new camshaft is to be used, apply a thin cost of ‘molybdenum disulfide grease to the eam surfaces and journals, NOTE (The exhaust camshoft has a 520 EX mark and the inlet 1,520 EX Mark 2.520 IN Matk Position the crankshaft at #1, 4 piston TOC (see ‘Camshaft Removal), CAUTION ‘crankshaft may be turned, while the camshafte are removed, but always pull the chain taut while turning the crankshaft. This avoids kinking the chain on the lower (crankshaft) sprocket. A kinked chain could damage both the chain and the sprocket, @lnstal the camshats in the following order, (©The sprocket bolt heads must face the right side Camshaft Cap O-Rings Exhaust Camshaft and Caps (time the camshaft) Inlet Camshaft and Caps (time the carsshaft) ‘@Engage the camshaft chain with the camshaft sprockets so that the timing marks on the sprockets are positioned ‘as shown, install the camshaft caps in the corect locationsENGINE TOP END 4-13 Bath 1. Inlet Side 2, Exhaust Side ©The right camshaft cap has an R mark and the left camshaft cap has an L mark. Be careful not to mix up these caps. ‘@TTighten the cap bolts in the numerical orde. ‘@ First tighton the longer cap bolts (#1 ~ #4 bolts in the figure) evenly until the dowel pins are about to fit the holes. ‘@Next, temporarily tighten eight cap bolts (#1 ~ #8 bolts in the igure) evenly, noting that the dowel pins ft in the holes. 0 Temporaily tighten the rest ofthe bolts ‘@Firaliy tighten all the bolts to the specified torque (see Exploded View) in the numerical oer. 1. Camshatt Caps 2 Mark 3. Longer Botts 4. Mark ‘CAUTION ‘The camshaft caps ero machined with the cylinder hhead. So, if 9 cop is installed in a wrong location, the camshaft may seize because of improper oil in the boarings 3, Pull the exhaust side taut instal the following, Camshaft Chain Tensioner (see this chapter) Pickup Coll Cover (see Electrical System chapter) Camshaft Assembly (©The inlet and exhaust camshaft sprockets are the same, bbut sprocket position is different. Install them with the marked side facing outward (see the illustation in ‘Camshaft Insalltion) 1. Sprockst 2 Bolt Head ‘@ Apply @ non-permanent locking agent to the camshaft sprocket bots and tighten ther to the specification (see Exploded View)4-14 ENGINE TOP END Camshaft, Camshaft Cap Wear ‘@Measure each clearance between the camshaft and the ‘camshaft cap using plastigauge (press gauge). NOTE OTighten the. camshaft csp bolts to the specified torque (508 Camshaft Instalistion) 1. Plestigauge Width NOTE 0B0 not tum the camsheft when the plestigauge is between the journal and camshaft cap. it any clearance exceeds the service limit, measure the diameter of each camshaft journal with a micrometer. ‘Camshaft Bearing Oil Clearance ‘Standard: 0.028 ~ 0.071 mm Service Limit: 0.16 mm Jf the camshaft journal diameter is less than the service limit (see Specifications), replace the camshaft with a new one and measure the clearance again. ‘If the clearance stil remains out of the limit, replace the cylinder head unit. Camshaft Chain Wear ‘@Hold the chain taut with a force of about 5 kg in some ‘manner, and measure a 20-link length, Since the chain ‘may weer unevenly, take measurement at several places. ‘If eny measurement exceeds the service limit, replace the chain. Camshaft Chain 20-Link Length ‘Standard: 1270 ~ 1274 mm Service Limit: 128.9 mm Chain Length Measurement 204ink LengthCylinder Head Cylinder Compression Measurement NOTE (Use ine battery which is fully charged. farm up the engine thoroughly ‘@Remove the following Fuel Tank (see Fusl System cheprer) Spark Plugs @Attach the compression gauge, and adapter (spacial tools) firmly into the spark plug hole. w A. Compression Gauge: 8701-221 B. Adapter: 57001-1317 (@ Hold the throttie wide open and crank the angine with the starter. (@Whon the gauge stops rising, stop cranking and read the ‘gauge. Cylinder Compression Usable Range: {960 ~ 1470 kPa @350 ¢/min (rpm) (98 ~ 15 kg/em’, 139 ~ 213 psi) If cylinder compression is higher than the specified range, check the following. Carbon build-up on the cylinder head combustion chamber Carbon build-up on the piston head IF cylinder compression is lower than the specified range, check the following. Valve not seating properly Piston/cylinder clearance excessive Gas leakage sround the cylinder head gasket Valve clearance to0 small Piston ring/piston ring groove cisarance ENGINE TOP END 4-15 Removal {© Drain the coolant (see Cooling System chapter) ‘@ Remove the follawing. Upper Fairing (see Frame chapter) Exhaust Manifold (see this chapter) Cylinder Head Cover (see this chaptor) Camshaft Chain Tensioner (see this chapter) Camshaits (see Camshaft Removal) ‘Water Pipe and Radiator Hose Oil Hoses on Cylinder Head @Remove the cylinder head bolts, using the hexagon wrench (special tool: 57001-1234). If the engine i in the frame, use a suitable commercially available wrench. A Water Pipe 8. Cylinder Head Bolts (ORaise the head slightly and pull out the right two bolts and left two bots ‘A Raise the eylinder heed, 8. Remove the side bolts. ‘@Remove the cylinder head,4-16 ENGINE TOP END Installation installation is the reverse of removal. Note the follow- ing, install the new cylinder head gasket with the side marked UP facing up. ‘2."UP" Mark NOTE (©The camshaft caps are machined with the cylinder head, 0 if a new cylinder heed is installed. use the caps that 212 supplied with the new head. ‘© Apply engine oil to both sides of the cylinder head bolt washers. Note number § and 7 head bolts are longer. (@Tighton the cylinder head bolts following the tightoring sequence. (Tighten them frst to 20 N-m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 ft-lb) of torque, and than tighten them to the specified torque in the numatical order embossed on the head, Tightening Torque: New bolts, washers, cylinder head: 47 N-m (4.8 kg-m, 35 ft-lb) Used bolts, washers, cylinder head: 43 Nem (4.4 kg-m, 32 ft-tb) 1 Longer Botts lf the engine is in the frame, the side bolts can bo tightened to the specified torque using @ hexagonbar ‘wrench on the side bolts, end pulling the wrench at the point of 180 mm length to 32 kg (or 29.4 kg for used bolt) 1, Hexagonbar Wrench 3. 90° 2, (150) mm. 4, 32 kg (29.4 kg for used bolt) Tighten the oil hase banjo bolts to the specified torque (922 Exploded View). {@install the front camshaft chain guide with its UP mark fon top. Push the guide all the way down, 1, UP marie 2. Front 3, Front Camshatt Chain GuideValves Valve Clearance Adjustment NOTE Valve clearance must be checked and adjusted whan the engine is cold (3¢ room temperature) ‘@Femove the following Pickup Coil Cover (see Electrical System chapter) Cylinder Head Cover (see Cylinder Head Cover Removal) ‘@Chook the vaive clearance when the pistons are at TDC 28 follows. ‘oThe pistons are numbered beginning with the engine left side. Using 2 wrench on the timing rotor bolt, tum the crankshaft clockwise until a TDC matk on the rotar is, aligned with tha timing mark on the crankcase, And the cam lobe is pointing eway from the valve lifter: the end of the compression stroke, 1 Timing Mark 2, TDC Mark for #1, 4 Pistons 3, TDC Mark for #2, 3 Pistons (OUsing 4 thickness gauge, measure the valve clearance ‘between the cam and the valve liter. A.Cam . Measure here. 8. Valve Lifter ENGINE TOP END 4-17 When positioning #4 piston TDC at the end of the compression stroke: Inet valve clearance of #2 and #6 cylinders Exhaust valve clearance of #3 and #4 cylinders Measuring Vates @ EX IN at #2 #3 #4 ‘When positioning #1 piston TOC at the end of the compression stroke Inlet valve clearance of #t and #3 cylinders Exhaust valve clezrance of #1 and 42 cylinders Messuring Valves @ IN ¢ $ G S at #2 #3 #4 Valve Clearance ‘Standard: IN. 015 ~ 0.24 mm EX. 022 ~ 0.31 mm ‘kf the valve clearance is not within the specified range, first record the clearance, and then adjust it To change the valve clearance, remove the camshstt chain tensioner, the camshatts, and the valve liters Replace the shim with one of a differant thickness. Mark and record the valve lifter and shim locations so. they can be reinstalled in their orginal positions. (@7o select a new shim which brings the valve clearence within the specified range, refer to the Valve Clearance ‘Adjustment Chan. (@ Apply a thin coat of molybdenum disulfide grease to the valve litre @ install the camshafts, Be sure to time the camshafts properly (see Camshatt Installation) ORemeasure any velve clearence that was adjusted Readjust if necessary, CAUTION ‘Do not put shim stock under the shim, This may cause ‘the shim to pop out at high rpm, causing extensive ‘engine damage. Do not arind the shim. 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The shim specified where tha linos intersect is the one that will give you the proper clearance, Example : Present shim is 3.15 mm Measured clearance is 0.38 mm. Replace 3.15 mm shim with 330 mm shim. here, NOTE OFF there is mo clearance, select a shim which is several sizes smaller and then measure the clearance. 1. Cam 3. Shim 2. Valve Litter