61 in·lb
44 in·lb
18
78 in·lb
32
21

Remarks

S

L
S
R, S

15-12 FRAME
Exploded View
Special Edition Models

FRAME 15-13
Exploded View
No.
1
2
3
4
5

Fastener
Windshield Bolts
Radiator Guard Bolts
Middle Front Engine Mounting Bolts
Frame Slider Cover Bolts
Front Axle Slider Nut

6. Windshield
7. Radiator Guard
8. Single Seat Cover
9. Frame Sliders
10. Crankcase Rings
11. Front Axle Slider
12. Tank Pad and Knee Pads
L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent.
R: Replacement Parts

N·m
0.50
6.9
44
0.50
34

Torque
kgf·m
0.05
0.70
4.5
0.05
3.5

ft·lb
4.4 in·lb
61 in·lb
32
4.4 in·lb
25

Remarks

R

15-14 FRAME
Seats
Rear Seat Removal

the ignition switch key [A] into the seat lock, turning
• Insert
the key clockwise, pulling the front part of the rear seat
[B] up, and pull the rear seat forward.

Rear Seat Installation

the hook [A] into the slot [B] of the frame.
• Insert
the seat latch [C] into the latch hole [D].
• Insert
Push
down
• clicks. the front part of the rear seat until the lock

Front Seat Removal

the rear seat (see Rear Seat Removal).
• Remove
• Slide the seat lock bracket [A] backward.

the rear part of the front seat [A] upward to clear the
• Pull
projections [B], and remove the front seat backward.

removing the seat bracket [A], install it as following.
• When
the seat bracket.
• Install
Tighten
left seat bracket bolt [B] first, and then tighten
• the rightthe
seat bracket bolt [C].

○Tighten

the seat bracket bolts temporarily, and then
tighten them to specified torque.
Torque - Seat Bracket Bolts: 6.9 N·m (0.70 kgf·m, 61 in·lb)

FRAME 15-15
Seats
Front Seat Installation

the hook [A] under the seat bracket [B].
• Insert
the projections [C] into the grommets [D] on the
• Insert
frame.

the seat lock bracket [A] into the hole [B] of the front
• Slide
seat completely.

Single Seat Cover Removal (Special Edition
Models)

the ignition switch key [A] into the seat lock, turning
• Insert
the key clockwise, pulling the front part of the single seat
cover [B] up, and pull the single seat cover forward.

Single Seat Cover Installation (Special Edition
Models)

that the dampers [A] are in place on the single seat
• Check
cover.

the hook [A] into the slot [B] of the frame.
• Insert
the seat latch [C] into the latch hole [D].
• Insert
Push
down
• lock clicks. the front part of the single seat cover until the

15-16 FRAME
Seats
Single Seat Cover Disassembly (Special Edition
Models)

• Remove:
Bolts [A]

Seat Latch Cover [B]
Seat Latch [C]

• Remove:
Bolts [A]
Bracket [B]

• Remove:
Screws [A]
Bracket [B]

• Remove:
Pad [A]
Nuts [B]

FRAME 15-17
Fairings
Upper Fairing Removal

• Remove:
Meter Cover Bolts [A] and Washers
Meter Cover [B] (Windshield: Special Edition Models)

• Remove:
Wellnuts [A] (Quick Rivets: Special Edition Models)
Bolts [B]

• Disconnect:
Turn Signal Light Lead Connectors [A]
City Light Lead Connector [B]
Headlight Connectors [C]

• Remove the upper fairing assy [A] upward.

• Remove:
Screws [A]
•

Bolts [B]
Separate the upper fairing [C] and headlight unit [D].

15-18 FRAME
Fairings
Upper Fairing Installation

is the reverse of removal.
• Installation
that the pads [A] and damper [B] are in place on
• Check
the headlight unit.
About 2  4 mm (0.08  0.16 in.) [C] (Constant)
About 5 mm (0.20 in.) [D]
About 0  4 mm (0  0.16 in.) [E] (Left and Right)
○Install the pad until last parallel to this line [F].
○Install the pad on the corner [G].

that the dampers [A] are in place on the upper
• Check
fairing.

the tabs [A] and dampers [B] of the upper fairing
• Insert
into the slots [C] on the headlight unit.

FRAME 15-19
Fairings
the projections [A] of the bracket into the grommets
• Insert
[B] on the upper fairing.

the connectors.
•○Connect
The right headlight lead has the green tape mark [A].
• Tighten:
Torque - Meter Cover Bolts: 0.50 N·m (0.05 kgf·m, 4.4 in·lb)

Upper Fairing Disassembly

the tab [A] while pulling the cover [B] slowly to clear
• Push
the hooks [C] as shown.

the hooks [A] and projection [B], and remove the
• Clear
cover [C].

• Remove:
Screws [A]
Cover [B]

15-20 FRAME
Fairings
Upper Fairing Assembly

is the reverse of disassembly.
• Assembly
the hooks [A] to the slots first, and then fit the tab
• Insert
[B] to the hole slowly.

Fuel Tank Cover Removal

• Remove:
Bolts [A] and Washers
Pull
side of the fuel tank cover [B] outward to
• clearthethelower
projections [C].
the fuel tank cover backward to clear the hook
• Remove
[D].
Fuel Tank Cover Installation

is the reverse of removal.
• Installation
that the pad [A] is in place on the fuel tank cover.
•○Check
Fit the pad to the rounded end [B].

○Fit the pad to the scribe line [C].

the hook [A] of the fuel tank into the slot [B] on the
• Insert
fuel tank cover.
the projections [C] of the fuel tank cover into the
• Insert
grommets [D].

Ignition Switch Cover Removal

• Remove:
Fuel Tank Covers (see Fuel Tank Cover Removal)
Bolts [A]
Ignition Switch Cover [B]

Ignition Switch Cover Installation

• Installation is the reverse of removal.

FRAME 15-21
Fairings
Middle Fairing Removal

• Remove:
Fuel Tank Cover (see Fuel Tank Cover Removal)
Quick Rivets [A]

• Remove:
Bolt [A]
Middle Fairing [B]

Middle Fairing Installation

• Installation is the reverse of removal.
Middle Fairing Disassembly

• Remove:
Screws [A]

Bracket [B]
Cover [C]

15-22 FRAME
Fairings
Inner Cover Removal

• Remove:
Middle Fairing (see Middle Fairing Removal)
For
the left inner cover, disconnect the regulator/rectifier
• connector
[A].

• Remove:
Quick Rivet [A]
•

Inner Cover Bolt [B]
Remove the inner cover [C] forward to clear the projection
[D].

Inner Cover Installation

is the reverse of removal.
• Installation
the projection [A] of the inner cover into the grom• Insert
met [B].
• Tighten:
Torque - Inner Cover Bolt: 1.0 N·m (0.10 kgf·m, 8.9 in·lb)

Lower Fairing Removal

• Remove:
Lower Fairing Bolt (M6) [A]
•

Lower Fairing Bolt (M5) [B]
Remove the lower fairing [C] outward to clear the projection [D].

Lower Fairing Installation

the projection [A] of the lower fairing into the grom• Insert
met [B].
a non-permanent locking agent to the lower fairing
• Apply
bolt (M5).
• Tighten:
Torque - Lower Fairing Bolt (M6): 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87
in·lb)
Lower Fairing Bolt (M5): 3.0 N·m (0.31 kgf·m, 27
in·lb)

FRAME 15-23
Side Covers
Frame Cover Removal

• Remove:
Bolts [A] and Washers
Remove
• tions [C].the frame cover [B] outward to clear the projec-

Frame Cover Installation

is the reverse of removal.
• Installation
• Check that the pad [A] is in place on the frame.

the projections [A] of the frame cover into the grom• Insert
mets [B].

Frame Sub Cover Removal

• Remove:
Left Frame Cover (see Frame Cover Removal)
Bolts [A], Washers and Collars
Frame Sub Cover [B]

Frame Sub Cover Installation

• Installation is the reverse of removal.

15-24 FRAME
Side Covers
Side Cover Removal

• Remove:
Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal)
Fuel Tank Cover (see Fuel Tank Cover Removal)
Frame Cover (see Frame Cover Removal)
Bolt [A] and Collar

• Remove:
Bolt [A] and Washer
•

Bolt [B] and Collar
Remove the side cover [C] outward to clear the projections [D].

Side Cover Installation

is the reverse of removal.
• Installation
that the pads [A] are in place on the side cover.
• Check
Left Side [B]
Right Side [C]
Both Sides [D]
About 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) [E]
About 15 mm (0.59 in.) [F]

○Fit the pad to the rounded end [G].
○Fit the pad to the scribe line [H].
○Fit the pad to the edge [I].

FRAME 15-25
Side Covers
the projections [A] of the side cover into the grom• Insert
mets [B].

Side Cover Disassembly

• Remove the screws [A] and separate the covers [B].

15-26 FRAME
Seat Covers
Seat Cover Removal
Hooks [A]

• Remove:
Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal)
Screws [A]
Seat Cover Bolts [B], Washers and Collars

the seat cover [A] backward to clear the hooks
• Remove
[B].

FRAME 15-27
Seat Covers
Seat Cover Installation

is the reverse of removal.
• Installation
that the pads [A] are in place on the seat cover.
• Check
Less than 2 mm (0.08 in.) [B]
Viewed from X [C]
Viewed from Y [D]
○Fit the pad to the rounded end [E].
○Fit the pad corner with center [F] of the seat cover.
○Fit the pad to the parting line [G].
○Fit the pad to the scribe line [H].

the hooks [A] of the seat cover into the slots [B] on
• Insert
the rear fender.
• Tighten:
Torque - Seat Cover Bolts: 5.0 N·m (0.51 kgf·m, 44 in·lb)

15-28 FRAME
Fenders
Front Fender Removal

the brake hose from the clamp [A] on both sides.
• Free
• Remove:
Bolts [B] (Both Sides)
Brake Hose Clamp Bolt [C]
Front Fender [D]

Front Fender Installation

is the reverse of removal.
• Installation
• Tighten:
Torque - Brake Hose Clamp Bolt: 6.9 N·m (0.70 kgf·m, 61
in·lb)

Flap Removal

• Remove:
Seat Cover (see Seat Cover Removal)
• Disconnect:
Turn Signal Light Lead Connectors [A]
License Plate Light Lead Connector [B]

• Remove:
Bolts [A]
Screw [B]
Flap [C]

Flap Installation

is the reverse of removal.
• Installation
the flap [A] so that the projections [B] fit into the
• Install
holes [C] on the rear fender.
the leads correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Rout• Run
ing section in the Appendix chapter).

FRAME 15-29
Fenders
Rear Fender Removal

• Remove:
Seat Cover (see Seat Cover Removal)
Flap (Flap Removal)
Tool Kit
Screws [A]
Kawasaki Diagnosis System Connector [B]
ABS Kawasaki Diagnostic System Connector (ABS
Equipped Models) [C]
Disconnect the tail/brake light lead connector [D].

•
the seat lock cable [A] from the bracket [B].
• Remove
Remove
• Remove:the cable end [C] from the seat lock [D].
• Lock Plate [E]
Seat Lock
Bracket

• Remove:
Bolts [A] and Collars

the rear fender [A] backward to clear the hook
• Remove
[B].
If necessary, remove the tail brake light (see Tail/Brake
Light (LED) Removal in the Electrical System chapter).

Rear Fender Installation

is the reverse of removal.
• Installation
When
removing
the tail/brake light, check that the pads
• [A] on the rear fender.

○Fit the pad to the corner [B].
○Fit the pad to the rounded end [C].
○Fit the pad corner with the center [D] of the rear fender.

15-30 FRAME
Fenders
that the pads [A] are in place on the frame.
• Check
Left Side [B]
Right Side [C]
About 12 mm (0.47 in.) [D]
Section Y - Y [E]
Viewed from X [F]
About 9 mm (0.35 in.) [G]
30° [H]
Section Z - Z [I]
Pad Installation Position [J]
○Press the pad to the frame strongly to prevent the pad
from riding up in this area [K].
○Push the pad in this area [L] as deeper as better.
○Install the pad over the center of the pipe [M].
○Fit the pad to end of the curve [N].

FRAME 15-31
Fenders
that the pad [A] is in place on the frame.
• Check
Both Sides [B]
About 52 mm (2.05 in.) [C]
Center Line [D] of Vehicle
90° [E]