Wheels/Tires
Balance Weight Installation
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- Check if the weight portion has any play on the blade [A] and clip [B].
If it does, discard it.
WARNINGUnbalanced wheels can create an unsafe riding condition. If the balance weight has any play on the rib of the rim, the blade and/or clip have been stretched. Replace the loose balance weight. Do not reuse used balance weight.

Balance Weight 
NOTE
- Balance weights are available from Kawasaki dealers in 10, 20 and 30 grams (0.35, 0.71 and 1.06 oz.) sizes.
Slip the balance weight [A] onto the rib [B] by pushing or lightly hammering [C] the clip [D].
Left Side [E] Right Side [F]

Be sure to install the balance weight.

Check that the blade [A] and clip [B] are fully seated on the rim [C] and that the clip is hooked over the rib [D].
Left Side [E] Right Side [F]
Test yourself
A quick Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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