2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS Owners Manual - Page 196
2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS Manual
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194 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Final Gear Case Oil In order for the pinion and ring gears in the final gear case to function properly, check the oil level, and change the oil in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Oil Level Inspection Use the center stand by holding the motorcycle vertical on level ground. Remove the filler cap. • • NOTICE Be careful not to allow any dirt or foreign materials to enter the gear case. WARNING Motorcycle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated oil causes accelerated wear of the differential, pinion, and ring gears and may result in seizure. Seizure can lock the rear wheel and skid the rear tire, with consequent loss of control. Check the differential oil according to the periodic maintenance chart.