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Read this manual carefully before operating this BFRC

lite Kit.

The best technology and the highest

quality to meet every user’s needs.

No. T574200-OME1

Kit

For 2016 KAWASAKI ZX10R

Owner’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for BFRC Lite

Page 1: ...operating this BFRC lite Kit The best technology and the highest quality to meet every user s needs No T574200 OME1 Kit For 2016 KAWASAKI ZX10R Owner s Manual Balance Free Rear Cushion lite BFRC lite...

Page 2: ...g at a dealership or store specializing in installation If conducted by the customer it is not covered by the warranty The warranty is appended at the end of this manual Please make sure to receive a...

Page 3: ...a case that a motorcycle and parts cannot be held by himself herself Make sure 2 or more people work when removing and installing the product When installing to a motorcycle comply with the items desc...

Page 4: ...Vehicle Height Before Replacing 3 Installation 3 Measuring Vehicle Height After Replacing 4 Tuning Method 5 Spring Preload Tuning and Damping Force 5 Spring Preload Tuning 5 Damping Force Tuning 5 Ava...

Page 5: ...pendent and the damping valve on the compression side and rebound side to the compact unit called the Plug Bolt COMP which is placed on the damper case No Part Name Reference Page Lower metal Page 3 4...

Page 6: ...n side Max 12 clicks Max 22 clicks Max 2 25 rotations Max 1 rotation Hydro spring tuning Min 22 clicks Total 40 clicks Recommended Inspection Items Before riding Semi annually Annually Operation check...

Page 7: ...ider is on the motorcycle and record the value 3 Measure above by jacking up the motorcycle and the rear wheel is dropped completely and record the value Installation 1 Remove the standard rear cushio...

Page 8: ...ion it is very dangerous because the motorcycle behavior may be unstable and the brake performance may change Before riding make sure to tune the motorcycle posture Measure similarly before replacemen...

Page 9: ...rnal damage Note Spring set length L 149 mm is the standard position High L 149 mm Low L 149 mm Damping Force Tuning Adjust the COM and REB on the plug bolt COMP by turning with a hexagonal wrench 3 m...

Page 10: ...pring for replacement is available as the op tional part For purchasing contact the specified dealership Rate N mm Specification 101 Hard 96 Medium hard 91 Medium Installation part at factory shipping...

Page 11: ...g injury Use a fixing tool to make sure not to tilt and install it correctly When using a spring compressor make sure not to contact fingers and hands that can cause injury Make sure to be cautious su...

Page 12: ...of the Spring 3 Push down the spring seat stopper and remove the stopper ring 4 Remove the spring seat stopper and the spring and replace the spring Balance Free Rear Cushion lite BFRC lite _ _e indd...

Page 13: ...the groove 4 Check the spring seat stopper is hooked on the stopper ring and remove the BFRC lite Kit from the spring compressor WARNING Attach the stopper ring to the whole circumfer ence around the...

Page 14: ...ower metal 1 Loosen the lock nut with a wrench 2 Turn the lower metal to change the in stallation length The line of the screw part of the lower metal is the reference line When set in the center of l...

Page 15: ...hole length by 0 5 mm CAUTION The lower metal is de signed not to be removed Do not force to turn or the part breaks When turning the lower metal use your hand instead of a wrench 3mm 3 Fix the lower...

Page 16: ...place spring The rear suspension is hard Bent of the rod Check at the dealership Grease shortage of the cush ion bearings Check at the dealership The gas filling pressure is high Check at the dealersh...

Page 17: ...name Year Month Day Warranty period From the purchased date Address Phone E mail 6 months If information is not filled in the box above the warranty shall not be applied Please make sure to fill it al...

Page 18: ...ation to a model the product is not intended for Failure and damage due to connected other devices Failure caused from using parts oil etc not specified by SHOWA Replacement of consumable parts Failur...