Kawasaki 1600 User Manual

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12 ASSEMBLY

Front Fender Installation

Lift the motorcycle off the crate base and sup-
port the motorcycle with a suitable stand or
jack.

Loosen the axle clamp bolts on the right fork
leg and remove the front axle.

Loosen the two flanged bolts (D = 10, L = 47)
to remove each front brake caliper.

A. Front Brake Calipers
B. Flanged Bolts (D = 10, L = 47)

CAUTION

Do not leave the calipers hanging by
the brake hoses.

After removing the

calipers, secure them to the frame using
a suitable band.

Install the front fender with its more rounded
end facing forward.

A. Front Fender
B. Forward

Install the front fender on the fork legs, and in-
stall the front left and right brake hose clamps
on the inside of the fender with the four bolts
(D = 8, L = 35) and tighten them.

US and CN Models

A. Front Fender
B. Bolts (D = 8, L = 35)
C. Brake Hose Clamp (Left)

Other than US and CN Models

A. Front Fender
B. Bolts (D = 8, L = 35)
C. Brake Hose Clamp (Left)

Front Wheel Installation

Check the wheel rotation mark on the front
tire.

NOTE

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The direction of the wheel rotation is shown
by an arrow on the front tire. Install the wheel
so that the rotation mark coincides with wheel
rotational direction.

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