Kawasaki NINJA 650R - Manual (Page 18)

16 PREPARATION
A. Hold the brake pedal applied.
B. Quickly open and close the bleed valve.
C. Release the brake pedal.
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When air bleeding is finished, check that the
fluid level is between the upper and lower
level lines.
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Tighten the bleed valve to the specified
torque.
Torque: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)
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Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
NOTE
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First, tighten the rear brake fluid reservoir cap
clockwise by hand until slight resistance is felt
indicating that the cap is seated on the reser-
voir body, then tighten the cap an additional
1/6 turn while holding the brake fluid reservoir
body.
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Apply the brake forcefully for a few seconds,
and check for fluid leakage around the fittings.
Seat Installation
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Insert the three tabs on the seat into the slots.
A. Seat
B. Tabs
C. Slots
D. Hook
E. Latch
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Insert the hook at the rear of the seat into the
latch, and push down the rear part of seat until
the lock clicks.
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Pull up the rear end of seat to make sure it is
securely locked.
NOTE
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If there is difficulty removing the ignition key
from the seat lock, turn it lightly counterclock-
wise while pulling it out.
Clutch Lever and Cable
Clutch Lever Free Play Inspection
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Check that the clutch lever has the specified
amount of free play as shown in the figure.
Clutch Lever Free Play:
2
a 3 mm (0.08 a 0.12 in.)
A. Locknut
B. 2 a 3 mm (0.08 a 0.12 in.)
C. Adjuster
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If the free play is incorrect, adjust the free
play.
Clutch Lever Free Play Adjustment
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Turn the adjuster so that the clutch lever will
have 2
a 3 mm (0.08 a 0.12 in.) of free play.
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If it cannot be done, use the adjuster at the
middle of the clutch cable.
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Remove the socket bolt (D = 5, L = 16) and
plastic washer (D = 5.3).
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Pull the right side cover outward to clear the
stopper, and then remove the right side cover.