the rubber boot to the original position.
• Slide
Adjust
rear view mirror by slightly moving
• only thethemirror
portion of the assembly.

A. Lower Fairing
B. Socket Bolts (D = 5, L = 25)
C. Socket Bolt (D = 5, L = 35)
D. Collar (D = 6.5) (Right Side Only)
E. Right Side
F. Left Side

Rear View Mirrors (Left and Right)

up the rubber boots.
• Slide
Screw
lower end of the right rear view mir• ror intothe
the holder all the way, and tighten the

A. Stay
B. Mirror
and adjustment of the left side mir• Installation
ror is common with the right side mirror. Fol-

rear view mirror nut (lower) to the specified
torque.
Torque: 30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 ft·lb)

low the procedure specified for the right side
mirror.

the stay to assure visibility to the rear
• Turn
with the operator sitting on the motorcycle by

French Labels (For Canada Model)

loosening the rear view mirror locknut (upper)
(left-hand thread) clockwise.
Hold the nut (lower) and tighten the locknut
(upper) to the specified torque.
Torque: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)

•

NOTE

○Remove the seat (see Battery Service section
in the Preparation chapter).
○Apply the French label over the English label
on the tank when required.

off any oil or grease from the English
• Wipe
label. Refer to the following photograph in the

•

label location.
Peel the French label off the backing sheet
and apply it over the English label.

12 PREPARATION

A. Vehicle Emission Control Information

A. Brake Disc

Preparation
Battery Service
The battery used in this motorcycle is a sealed
type and never needs to be refilled. Follow the
procedure for activating a new battery to ensure
the best possible battery performance.

Seat Removal
B. Tire and Load Data

sure the ignition switch is turned off.
• Make
Insert
ignition key into the seat lock.
• Lift thethe
rear
• wise. of seat while turning the key clockthe seat backward.
• Remove
Remove
the ignition key.
•

C. Important Drive Chain Information

Brake Disc Cleaning

the front and rear brake discs using
• Clean
oilless solvent.

WARNING
An anticorrosive treatment applied to
the brake discs will increase braking
distance and can cause an accident
resulting in serious injury or death. Remove the anticorrosive treatment using
an oilless solvent.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Ignition Key
Seat Lock
Regulator/Rectifier
Seat

NOTE

○The regulator/rectifier could become hot while
the engine is running or shortly after it has
been stopped. Do not touch the regulator/rectifier in such situations.

PREPARATION 13

Battery Removal

•
•
•

Take the battery out of the rear fender.
Remove terminal bolts.
Clean the battery terminals.

NOTICE
Do not remove the aluminum sealing
sheet from the filler ports until just prior
to use. Be sure to use the dedicated
electrolyte container for correct electrolyte volume.

DANGER

A. Battery
B. Terminal Bolts

Battery Activation
Electrolyte Filling

sure that the model name of the elec• Make
trolyte container matches the model name of
the battery. These names must be the same.

Battery Model Name

Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte can
cause severe burns. To prevent burns,
wear protective clothing and safety
glasses when handling electrolyte. If
the electrolyte comes in contact with
your skin or eyes, wash the area with
liberal amounts of water and seek medical attention for more severe burns.
the battery on a level surface.
• Place
see that the sealing sheet has no
Check
• peeling,totears,
or holes in it.
Remove
the
sealing
sheet.
•

NOTE

○The battery is vacuum sealed.

If the sealing
sheet has leaked air into the battery, it may
require a longer initial charge.

BR125J: FTH4L-BS

A. Model Name of the Electrolyte
B. Model Name of the Battery

NOTICE
Each battery comes with its own specific
electrolyte container; using the wrong
container may overfill the battery with
incorrect electrolyte, which can shorten
battery life and deteriorate battery performance. Be sure to use the electrolyte
container with the same model name as
the battery since the electrolyte volume
and specific gravity vary with the battery
type.

A. Sealing Sheet
B. Filler Ports
the electrolyte container from the
• Remove
vinyl bag.
the strip of caps from the container
• Detach
and set aside, these will be used later to seal
the battery.

NOTE

○Do not pierce or otherwise open the sealed

cells of the electrolyte container. Do not attempt to separate individual cells.

14 PREPARATION

A. Strip of Caps
B. Sealed Cells

A. Air Bubbles
B. Tap the Container

the electrolyte container upside down
• Place
with the six sealed cells into the filler ports

the container in place. Don’t remove
• Keep
the container from the battery, the battery re-

of the battery. Hold the container level, push
down to break the seals of all six cells. You
will see air bubbles rising into each cell as the
ports fill.

quires all the electrolyte from the container for
proper operation.

NOTICE
Removal of the container before it is
completely empty can shorten the service life of the battery. Do not remove the
container until it is completely empty.

NOTE

○Do not tilt the electrolyte container.

After filling, let the battery sit for 20 ∼ 60
• minutes
with the electrolyte container kept in

•
•
the electrolyte flow.
• Check
If
no
air
are coming up from the filler
• ports, orbubbles
if the container cells have not emp-

place, which is required for the electrolyte to
fully permeate into the plates.
Make sure that the container cells have emptied completely, and remove the container
from the battery.
Place the strip of caps loosely over the filler
ports, press down firmly with both hands to
seat the strip of caps into the battery (don’t
pound or hammer). When properly installed,
the strip of caps will be level with the top of
the battery.

tied completely, tap the container a few times.

NOTE

○Be careful not to have the battery fall down.

A. Strip of Caps

PREPARATION 15

○Charging

NOTICE
Once the strip of caps is installed onto
the battery, never remove the caps, nor
add water or electrolyte to the battery.

NOTE

NOTE

rates will vary depending on how
long the battery has been stored, temperature, and the type of charger used. If voltage
is not at least 12.6 volts, repeat charging cycle.
○To ensure maximum battery life and customer
satisfaction, it is recommended the battery be
load tested at three times its amp-hour rating
for 15 seconds.
Re-check voltage and if less than 12.6 volts
repeat the charging cycle and load test. If still
below 12.6 volts the battery is defective.

Battery Installation

the battery on the rear fender.
• Place
Connect
the positive (+) cable to the positive
• (+) terminal,
and then connect the negative
(–) cable to the negative (–) terminal.

○Charging the battery immediately after filling
can shorten service life.

Initial Charge

activated sealed batteries require an
• Newly
initial charge.
Standard Charge:

0.4 A × 5 ∼ 10 hours

a recommended battery charger, fol• Iflowusing
the charger’s instructions for newly activated sealed battery.

Kawasaki-recommended chargers:
Battery Mate 150-9
OptiMate PRO 4-S/PRO S/PRO 2
Yuasa MB-2040/2060
Christie C10122S
the above chargers are not available, use
• Ifequivalent
one.
Let
battery
30 minutes after initial charge,
• then check sitvoltage
using a voltmeter. (Voltage immediately after charging becomes temporarily high. For accurate measuring, let the
battery sit for given time.)

A. Battery
B. Positive (+) Terminal
C. Red Cap
D. Negative (–) Terminal
E. Transparent Cap

NOTICE
Installing the negative (–) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the battery or the
positive (+) cable to the negative (–) terminal of the battery can seriously damage the electrical system.
a light coat of grease on the terminals to
• Put
prevent corrosion.
• Cover each terminal with each cap.
Seat Installation
the hook on the front of the seat to the
• Insert
bracket.

16 PREPARATION

A. Seat
B. Hook
C. Bracket
the projection on the rear of the seat
• Insert
into the hole of the seat lock.

A. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Lower Level Line
fluid level in the front brake reservoir
• Ifis the
lower than the lower level line, check for

•
•

fluid leaks in the front brake lines and fill the
reservoir.
Loosen the reservoir cap screws to remove
the front brake fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line with
DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid. Inside the front
brake reservoir is a stepped line showing the
upper level line.

A. Projection
B. Hole
down the rear part of the seat until the
• Push
lock clicks.
up the front and rear ends of the seat to
• Pull
make sure they are securely locked.

Front Brake
Front Brake Fluid Level Inspection

the front brake fluid reservoir held hori• With
zontal, check that the fluid level is above the
lower level line.

A. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Upper Level Line

NOTICE
Brake fluid quickly damages painted
surfaces. Wipe up any spilled fluid immediately.
the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
• Reinstall
the reservoir cap screws to the spec• Tighten
ified torque.
Torque: 1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 13 in·lb)

PREPARATION 17

WARNING
When working with the disc brake, observe the precautions listed below.
Never reuse old brake fluid.
Do not use fluid from a container that
has been left unsealed or that has been
open for a long time.
Do not mix two types and brands of
fluid for use in the brake. This lowers
the brake fluid boiling point and could
cause the brake to be ineffective. It
may also cause the rubber brake parts
to deteriorate.
Do not leave the reservoir cap off for
any length of time to avoid moisture
contamination of the fluid.
Do not change the fluid in the rain
or when a strong wind is blowing.
Brake fluid quickly damages painted
surfaces; any spilled fluid should be
completely wiped up immediately.
If any of the brake line fittings or the
bleed valve is opened at any time,
the AIR MUST BE BLED FROM THE
BRAKE LINE.

•
•
•

a clear plastic hose to the bleed valve
• Attach
on the front brake caliper and run the other

•

•

•

end of the hose into a container.
With the reservoir cap off, slowly pump the
brake lever several times until no air bubbles
can be seen rising up through the fluid from
the holes at the bottom of the reservoir. This
bleeds the air from the front brake master
cylinder end of the line.
Pump the brake lever a few times until it
becomes hard and then, holding the lever
squeezed, quickly open (turn counterclockwise) and close the bleed valve. Then release
the lever. Repeat this operation until no more
air can be seen coming out into the plastic
hose.

•
•

the brake lever several times.
• Operate
If
it
feels
• brake line.spongy, there might be air in the
• Ifline.necessary, bleed the air in the front brake
check for fluid leakage around the fit• Also
tings.

Brake Line Air Bleeding

the reservoir cap screws to remove
• Loosen
the front brake fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm, and check that there is plenty of
fluid in the reservoir.

NOTE

○The fluid level must be checked several times,

during the bleeding operation and replenished
as necessary. If the fluid in the reservoir runs
completely out any time during bleeding, the
bleeding operation must be repeated from the
beginning since air will have entered the line.