Kawasaki 650R Motorcycle User Manual


 
PREPARA
TION 19
A. Cotter Pin
B. Turning Clockwise
Bend the cotter pin over the nut.
A. Cotter Pin
B. Nut
WARNING
If the rear axle nut is not securely tight-
ened or the cotter pin is not installed, an
unsafe riding condition may result.
Check the rear brake effectiveness.
Rear Shock Absorber
Spring Preload Adjustment
Check the position of the spring preload ad-
juster on the rear shock absorber.
STD Spring Preload: No.4 position
A. Wrench
B. Spring Preload Adjuster
C. No
.4 Position
Turn the preload adjuster to the No.4 position
with the wrench in the tool kit.
Tire Air Pressures
Tire Air Pressures
To prevent flat-spotting during shipment, the
tires are over-inflated before crating. Adjust
the pressures to the specified values in the
front and rear, and make sure to tighten the
caps securely.
Tire Air Pressure [when cold]:
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 32 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
A. Tire Air Pressure Gauge
Fuel
WA RNING
Fill the tank in a well-ventilated area, and
take ample care that there are no sparks
or open flames anywhere near the work
area.