Air Cleaner

A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine’s air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine power, and causing spark plug fouling.

This motorcycle’s air cleaner element consists of a wet paper filter, which cannot be cleaned.

The air cleaner element must be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty, rainy, or muddy conditions, the air cleaner element should be serviced more frequently than the recommended interval.

NOTICE

Use only the recommended air cleaner element (Kawasaki part number 11013-0041). Using the other air cleaner elements will wear the engine prematurely or lower the engine performance.

• Remove the rider’s seat (see Seats section in the General Information chapter).
• Remove the bolts on the left and right fuel tank side covers.

A. Bolts

B. Fuel Tank Side Cover

C. Projections

D. Tab

• Detach the projection by pulling the front of the covers outward carefully.
• Slide the covers forward to clear the tab from the slot and remove the fuel tank side covers.

NOTE

On the left fuel tank side cover, pulling out it without disconnecting the connectors from the relay box.

• Remove the bolts and fuel tank front cover.

A. Bolts

B. Fuel Tank Front Cover

• Remove the fuel tank mounting bolts.
• Disconnect the connector from the sensor on the air cleaner housing cover.

A. Bolts

B. Connector

C. Fuel Tank

• Raise the front of the fuel tank and disconnect the breather tubes from the fuel tank.
• Support the fuel tank with a suitable tool carefully.
• Detach the connector brackets at the rear of the air cleaner housing.
• Remove the screws and lift the air cleaner housing cover with the harness and fuel hoses installed.

A. Connector Brackets

B. Screws

C. Air Cleaner Housing Cover

• Pull out the air cleaner element.

A. Air Cleaner Element

• Put a clean, lint-free towel over the air cleaner duct and housing to keep dirt or other foreign material from entering.

• If dirt or dust is allowed to pass through into the fuel injection system, the throttle may stick or become inoperable resulting in a hazardous operating condition.

NOTICE

If dirt gets through into the engine, excessive engine wear and possibly engine damage will occur.

• Element and fuel tank installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Oil Draining

• Inspect the transparent hose located on the left side of the engine to see if any oil or water has run down from the air cleaner housing.

A. Transparent Hose

B. Plug

• If there is any oil or water in the hose, remove the plug and drain the oil or water.

Oil on tires will make them slippery and can cause an accident and injury. Be sure to install the plug in the drain hose after draining.