Kawasaki 1600 Motorcycle User Manual


 
PREPARA
TION 37
When replacing the filler cap, be sure the O
-ring is in place, and install the cap.
Final G
ear Case Oil
Type:
API “GL-5”
Hypoid gear oil
Viscosity: SAE 90 [above 5°C (41°F)]
SAE 80 [below 5°C (41°F)]
Capacity: 0.2 L (0.21 US qt)
Final Gear Case Oil Drain Plug To rque:
8.8 N·m (0.90 kgf·m, 78 in·lb)
A. Oil Drain Plug
Reinstall the saddlebags. See “Left Saddle-
bag” section in the Assembly chapter.
Throttle G rip and Cable
Throttle Grip Free Play Inspection
Inspect the throttle grip free play. If the free
play is incorrect, adjust the throttle cables.
Throttle Grip Free Play:
2~3mm(0.08~0.12in.)
Check that the throttle grip m oves smoothly
from full open to close, and the throttle closes
quickly and completely in all steering posi-
tions by the return spring. If the throttle grip
does not return properly, check the throttle ca-
ble routing, grip free play, and for possible ca-
ble damage. Then lubricate the throttle ca-
bles.
A. Throttle Grip
B. 2
~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in.)
Run the engine at idle speed, and turn the
handlebar all the way to the right and left to
ensure that the idle speed does not change.
If the idle speed increases, check the throttle
grip free play.
WARNING
Operation with an improperly adjusted,
incorrectly routed, or damaged cable
could result in an unsafe riding condi-
tion.
Throttle Grip Free Play Adjustment
Loosen both locknuts of the throttle cables
and turn both adjusters in completely to give
the throttle grip plenty of play.
Turn out the decelerator cable adjuster until
there is no play when the throttle grip is com-
pletely closed. Tighten the locknut.
A. Accelerator Cable
B. Decelerator Cable
C. Locknuts
D. Adjusters
Turn out the accelerator cable adjuster un-
til the specified amount of play is obtained.
Tighten the locknut.