K-Tech News Vol.9, No.3
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1. Bore Diameter Marking Marking None Crankpin Diameter different rod bearings which required different part numbers With the exception of one number all the errors were corrected in later editions of the manual The bearing selection charts on pages 8 5 and 8 13 should look like this Bearing Insert Part Number 92028 1680 Size Color o 52028 168 N None 92028 1679 Rod Bearing Insert Selection Chart ZXII00 C service manual into the new D model manual but the new 1100 D ended up having by Pat Shibata Service M aterial Production Supervisor Are you missing the chance to get reimbursed for doing warranty repairs Be sure to submit warranty claims for all Recall Factory Directed Modifications FDM and Factory Authorized Repairs FAR If you don t you are losing money you could be getting from reimbursement by submitting the claims But The circled items are where you might find errors in your service manual Are You Getting All what is even worse Kawasaki will continue to send your customers notification letters to have the repairs completed which can make for very unhappy customers Refer to the Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual P N 99969 0210 02 claim type by David Pyle Parts Data Coordinator As mentioned in the last issue of K Tech N ews many replacement parts will now be shipped with no decals In a continued2. makes it easy to find level trim adjustment while riding see sidebar The 900 STX features an access hatch in the starboard right side below the seat allowing inspection of the fuel filter throttle and choke cables as well as idle adjustment A longer and higher grab rail helps in reboarding and allows the spotter a The 900 STX features a new compact exhaust system and airbox eae anai The 900 STX offers the family three cylinder performance with excellent value secure grip An analog gallon fuel tank allow long speedometer reading to trips before refueling is 7Omph and an electric trim necessary indicator are provided The 900 STX offers do There is 14 2 gallons of it all capabilities strong storage space for your performance and equipment A large one exceptional handling It s gallon oil tank and 12 2 an excellent value TECHNICAL FEATURES The digital igniters on all Kawasaki three cylinder watercraft feature a special timing map that allows the ignition to remain at full advance for a slightly longer period when the crank speed changes at over 500rpm per second i e when boat gets airborne This improves throttle response when the boat re enters the water These models also have a heat sensor that signals the igniter to advance ignition timing when engine compartment temperature exceeds 95 This reduces power fade on hot summer days It is easy to find level on the trim
3. time watch carefully that the brake fluid doesn t overflow the master cylinder reservoir If you push the piston s too far into the caliper the master cylinder reservoir will overflow You don t want to spill brake fluid on the tank or fairing Reinstall the caliper or wheel and pump the lever until firm Now roll the bike and apply the brake to check the lever feel Better Don t forget to check the brake fluid level one more time If the brake lever fea was improved by this procedure what you actually did was break the caliper piston seal loose from the caliper bore After sitting in the crate for months the piston seal can become stuck to the caliper bore When the brake is applied the seal flexes as the piston moves but stays stuck to the bore When the brake is released the seal acts like a return spring and pulls the piston back from the disc creating an abnormal gap The next time the brake is applied it has to take up that gap before the lever becomes firm thus the excessive lever travel Even if you don t perform this procedure the condition will cure itself as usage of the brake and pad wear will eventually free the piston seal But this is a simple procedure and it s better to dediver the vehicle with the best possible brake action Stubborn Shifting KLF KEF 300s by Kath Pestotnik Senior Product Quality Engineer Some customers may complain of occasional
4. adjustment of all 97 Kawasaki trimquipped watercraft When the trim is adjusted from the FULL UP or FULL DOWN positions it automatically stops won t go past the level position To continue trim movement just release the direction Switch and push it again An all new three blade Stainless steel impeller offers peak performance with a new oval shape at the leading edge for more efficiency less cavitation and longer wear The 1100 STX impeller is 148mm in diameter and the 900 STX is 140mm The new shape and thicker blades help prevent cavitation erosion when the leading edge of the impeller is damaged A streamlined rubber seal is located where the impeller joins the propeller shaft reduang flow resistance Fatt 1996 12 K TecH News
5. base manual and then at the flywheel he s trying to install The D model flywheel has been changed quite a lot and it actually has two extra marks not present on the A B or C model flywheels that could mistakenly be used for timing the balancer So there are a total of three marks on the outer edge of the D mode flywheel One of these marks is shorter than the other two The shorter one is the balancer mark The two longer marks are the TDC REAR BALANCER MARK TDC marks for the pistons and you ll see that they align with TR and IT marks on the face of the flywheel When timing the balancer on a VN 1500 D Classic make sure you align the balancer gear mark with the correct mark on the flywhed TDC FRONT KVF400 Al Prairie Frame VIN Location It has come to our attention that the stamped frame number on the new KVF400 Prairie is not located where the owners manual says it is According to the owners manual it should be found on the horizontal frame tube just below the left hand engine cover That s probably where most of us would look for it You will find the VIN on the left hand lower frame ee ee tube between the two mounting points for the left front A arm as shown in this illustration Ed p ER E FALL 1996 8 K TECH NEws VN1500 D1 Backfire by Shannon Beeson Product Support Specialist Shortly after the
6. effort to make it easier for you to identify which parts do or don t come with decals there has been a code added under the appropriate microfiche illustration for the affected parts Below each color graphics detail 1080 A illustration you will notice a WD or a WOD These stand for With Decals or With Out Decals If the part you are ordering has a WOD make sure you order the decals also That You Deserve three information for detailed instructions on submitting a warranty claim It is critical that all recall repairs be performed during assembly and preparation of affected units before delivery to the customer Failure to do so is negligence and your dealership can be held liable for any vehide damage or personal injury resulting from work not performed Be sure to check your bulletins or microfiche for any recall or repair campaigns that may affect a unit before it is sold Fall 1996 7 K TECH NEWS VN1500 D1 Balancer Timing by Shannon Beeson Product Support Specialist Among dealers who have had the opportunity to remove the flywheel from a VN1500 D Classic there has been some confusion regarding timing the balancer on reassembly The Service Manual supplenent for the 1500 Classic refers to the VN 1500 A Base Manual for this procedure The confusion comes when the technician looks at the instructions and pictures in the
7. HEETECH NEWS FALL 1996 THE KAWASAKI TECHNICAL MAGAZINE VOL 9 NO 3 PERFORMANCE FORK INREC BOUDIN INSIDE eA sar Features 1100 STX and 900 STX 2 ems Regional Update Micro K Wrong Parts News Decal Update 7X1100 Manual o What You Deserve 7 Tech Tips VN1500 Timing 8 N ail VN1500 Backfire 8 tis i ili KVF400 AT VIN 8 eee a n 2 mmm Graphics Disc 9 fa i o te e m Precision Tools a _ a KLE KEF 300 Shifting 10 a iS ea Vehicle Brake Lever 10 7 C PARTS OSALES SS s _ J750 Exhaust Hoses 11 CED Performance For Three The 1100 STX and 900 STX Are Three Times The Fun by John Griffin Instructional D esigner Instructor Kawasaki aims to take the lead in the three person personal watercraft market for 1997 The new flagship 1100 STX and powerful 900 STX join the STS to create a formidable three person lineup The 1100 STX is a pleasure to ride with its large displacenent high power three cylinder engine ample seating space extended touring range and large storage areas The 900 STX bridges the gap between the 1100 STX and the STS combining three cylinder perform ance with excellent handling for a great value gt a ej a _ A retractable rear step rear boarding area tow bar and cargo net with six anchors make the 1100 STX
8. The first thing you notice when sitting on board is the giant liquid crystal display LCD Speed hours time trip distance trip time fuel level and oil leva are indicated and are easily read with just a glance Warning lamps and icons alert the rider of low oil low fuel or high engine temperature A cavernous glove box choke knob fuel petcock finger throttle and reverse lever are right at your fingertips Refueling occurs less frequently with the 14 gallon fue tank and 3 5 quart oil tank The 1100 STX rewards its owner with a beautiful high quality finish and performance to match 900 STX The 900 STX bolsters Kawasaki s three person watercraft lineup as a combination of the successful STS and the 900 ZXi The three cylinder 891cc engine received changes to fit into the smaller confines of the STS hull and still develop the same performance as the 900 ZXi 100hp and 732b of thrust The exhaust system has a 50mm longer center section of the chamber to counteract the tighter bends needed for dearance The airbox is also more narrow and compact The igniter Continued on page 12 A revised STS hull and 900 ZXi powertrain are blended to create the 900 STX Notice the Service access hatch below the front corner of the seat FAIL 1996 3 K TECH News NORTH amp EAST ZX 11 Doesn t Cut It nor does KEIOO KLF220 or MULE 1000 When you speak to us on the Hot Line or at any other
9. aduating from the K Tech Specialist elective The first Class will be graduating in March 1997 At that time we will publish a list of the graduates and their preferred work locations Look through the next issue of K Tech News for more details on the new K Tech Specialist program FALL 1996 5 K TECH NEws Micro K When You Receive the Wrong Part by David Pyle Parts Data Coordinator Have you ever received a parts order containing a part that didn t exactly meet the expectations you or your customer had when you ordered it You find yourself mumbling or otherwise expressing that s not what ordered or this is the wrong color Chances are if you work in the parts department at your dealership this kind of thing will happen to you at some time in your career If it does once you ve properly expressed your feelings you need to find out if this is Kawasaki s mistake or yours An error at Kawasaki s end would be either a Mispicked Part a Mispackaged Part or a Microfiche error If it is Kawasaki s error you need to find out which kind of error so you can take the appropriate action The problem is this can eat up some time and possibly money if you don t take the right steps Here are some suggestions that will help you eliminate some of the guesswork Assuming you have ordered a part and what you received is not what you wanted 1 Verify that the part numbers on the pick laba and t
10. cotch Brite trademark The tool is still made and sold by 3M If you ve gotten used to using this tool you should still be able to get it through your local automotive paint supply store If you ve never heard of the tool take a look at the Decal Eraser story in the Spring 1993 issue of K Tech News Ed gt Reasonably Priced Precision Measuring Tools by Rob Taylor Instructional D esigner Instructor Many technicians have asked for an alternative to the Mitutoyo precision instruments we now sell Since Mitutoyo is an excellent choice for precision instruments we will continue to carry them Unfortunately for some technicians they may be too costly to buy After much research have found a quality line of instruments at a very reasonable price The micrometers indude a ratchet stop carbide tipped anvils locking lever adjustable barrel satin chrome finish and a standard all neatly housed ina carrying case The dial caliper s main beam is stainless steel and has a measuring range from 0 to 150mm These calipers can measure inside outside and depth measurements To measure a cylinder or valve guide a telescoping gauge set and a small hole gauge set have also been made available These instruments are not yet listed but can be ordered using the following part numbers Telescoping gage set P N T57001 027 DLR cost 35 39 Small hole gage set P N 1T57001 028 DLR cost 46 25 Outsi
11. de micrometer set 0 25mm 25 50mm 50 75mm 75 100mm P N T57001 020 DLR cost 137 26 Outside micrometer 0 25mm P N 757001 021 DLR cost 24 21 Outside micrometer 25 50mm P N 157001 022 DLR cost 34 62 Outside micrometer 50 75mm P N 1T57001 023 DLR cost 40 79 Outside micrometer 75 100mm P N 157001 024 DLR cost 44 57 Outside micrometer 100 125mm P N 157001 025 DLR cost 48 50 Dial caliper 0 150mm P N 157001 026 DLR cost 66 24 FALL 1996 9 K TECH NEWs gt Excessive Brake Lever Travel on New Vehicles by Kath Pestotnik Senior Product Quality Engineer It is possible for the hydraulic disc brakes on a new vehicle to have a very soft brake lever feel even when all air has been bled from the system Actually the symptom is that the lever or pedal has excessive travel before becoming firm as the pads contact the disc The firmness of the lever will feel normal the travel of the lever will not If you encounter this condition on anew vehicle try the following technique to reduce the lever trava Take the caliper off its mount or remove the wheel Stick a thin flat blade screwdriver between the brake pads and pump the lever or pedal until the pads grip the flat part of the screwdriver blade Watch the fluid in the master cylinder taking care that it doesn t get too low Now force the movable pad s back into the caliper past its normal position This
12. een the muffler and the hull outlet overheating and blowing out It s obvious from the failures that there wasn t enough water passing through the muffler water box but the rest of the exhaust showed no signs of overheating None of the dealers with this problen has ever found any blockages or any other defects in the cooling system If you have one of these failures what you want to do is encourage a little more water to enter the exhaust stream at the move forward it may have the wrong bushing installed in the clutch housing If the wrong bushing was installed at the factory the new one you order P N 92028 1371 will be longer than the one you take out Also you should check the clutch release adjustment in the right hand engine cover On 2WD models follow the procedure in the service manual On 4WD modas don t turn the lower a gt adjuster screw Just turn the upper adjuster screw counterclockwise until it becomes harder to turn then turn it clockwise 1 8 turn and tighten the lock nut Do O this with the BUSHING engine at room P N 92028 1371 temperature Following this procedure on 4WD models will prevent dutch slippage on cold mornings and enhance all around shifting quality Overheated Exhaust Hoses reverse cone of the expansion chamber To do this we suggest you follow these steps 1 Remove the brass plug on top of the stinger at the end of the expansio
13. extension we need to know the exact model designation of the product in question The model designation changes for each year the product is produced with the exception of utility vehides and generators Frame numbers will only match specific model years Be specific say ZX 100 D4 96 KEI00 B12_ 93 KLF220 A7 94 or KAF450 Bl which is the MULE 1000 This information is listed on the Kawasaki Micro K index the motor cycle JET SKI watercraft and ATV chronology charts that are furnished to each dealership every year The information is also Sej REVISED Regional News on the microfiche cards warranty registration and MSO for each product Save yourself time and money by keeping one of Bae MC 9602 ki daruary 52 vm ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE CHRONOLOGY 1981 1996 these references by each dealership department s phone It is extremely hard to render effective assistance if we are not sure what product mode is being discussed Also it slows us down since our computer program will not continue to the next sareen if the moda year and frame number are not correct Thanks for your help and we will be talking with you soon Fred DeH art 201 Circle Drive N 107 Piscataway NJ 08854 908 469 1221 SOUTH amp CENTRAL Promote Your Dealership and Increase Business Ron Smith and Sonny Fishpaw started R amp S Kawasaki in 1992 as a full line Kawasaki only dealer
14. he vendor part number label are the same The pick label is the orange and white one which indudes the part number your dealer number order number and invoice number The vendor part number label is the white one with red Genuine Parts at the top and Kawasaki across the bottom and the part number printed in black If they are not the same then you have received a Mispick Reorder the part and do an RFC request for credit to return the part that was sent to you in error If the part numbers do match and the pick label shows your dealer number proceed to step two LOCATION 72 63 51 PART NO GENUINE PARTS 11005 1378 A 67 1378 OER ENGINE Part Number Label Pick Label Ge 2 Go back to the Microfiche and make sure you ordered the correct part number Take your time here to make sure you have the correct year and mode and VIN H I N range Make sure you are using the most up to date microfiche Do this by comparing the date on your microfiche to the date on the Micro K Index If the date does not match you are probably using an VN750 A10 A11 A12 A13 VULCAN 750 of gt p a outdated microfiche that could have a part number error If you believe that you have found an error on the most current microfiche please fill out a pink Micro K Report Card P N M99994 152 and send it in If you are selling parts over the counter to customers who are doing t
15. heir own work make sure they really know what they want Often customers may identify a part by a different name or term than you would use If the part number matches the microfiche correctly and you are sure you ordered the right part proceed to step 3 Call your Distribution Center s parts specialist In Irvine Calif it s Bob Jacobi in Grand Rapids Mich it s Jerry Hooker and in Atlanta Ga it s Bill Parrish Ask him if he knows of any problems with the part you are working with Be sure to have all information ready when you call so you don t have to call him twice He will want to know the lot number of the part which is found on the white Vendor Part Number label It s usually a number followed by a letter eg 95 L If you get your parts specialist s voice mail leave a detailed message for him so he can get a head start on your problen before he calls you back If the part is mispackaged the parts department needs to know as soon as possible so they can correct stock and notify KMM KHI and or the vendor The parts specialist can help ensure that you get the right part on your reorder FALL 1996 6 K TECH NEws oo ZX1100 D1 Service More Decal Info Manual Error by Dave Behlings Product Support Specialist The original ZXII00 DI service manuals had errors on the rod bearing insert selection charts in the crankshaft chapter All the information was transposed from the Con Rod Big End
16. hnicians Announcing the development of the K Tech Specialist Elective at Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix Ariz by Don Church M anager Service Training and Communications Since 1989 when Kawasaki formally endorsed MMI we have worked together in many innovative ways to promote the career opportunities for trained motorcycle technicians and provide Kawasaki dealerships with a source for these individuals Kawasaki has participated in Advisory Committee meetings at the Phoenix and Orlando campuses where we have carefully studied the lesson plans and made suggestions based upon skills needed in today s dealerships Motorcycle Mechanics Institute has participated in Kawasaki National Dealer meetings over the years and formed relationships with many Kawasaki dealers We have seen considerable growth at MMI and respect their achievements and professionalism Together we are opening a new chapter With the development of the six week K Tech Specialist advanced elective MMI s objective is to supply Kawasaki dealerships with technicians having specialized skills in the service and maintenance of Kawasaki products They are striving to develop committed career professionals who will stay with Kawasaki in the future Upon graduating from MMI s ninemonth MTP program students are eligible to attend the Kawasaki K Tech Specialist elective and build upon their excellent foundation of core skills We will be working with MMI to help place students gr
17. n chamber Underneath that plug is the hole that allows water to pass from the water jacket into the exhaust stream to cool the muffler and outlet hoses From the factory that hole should be about 5mm in diameter Drill it out to 6mm 2 Find the water bypass hose that comes from the reverse cone portion of the expansion chamber and goes to the outlet fitting at the right rear corner of the engine compartment Make sure this hose is routed as high as possible where it is zip tied to the exhaust outlet hose Be careful you don t pull it so tight that the hose becomes collapsed or kinked anywhere The idea behind routing it as high as possible is to create the best possible head of pressure at the water inlet hole that you just enlarged to 6mm FALL 1996 11 K TECH News 1100 STX and 900 STX Continued from page 3 features a heat compensating function and programming to enhance rough water throttle response see sidebar The RTM and Geacoat hull has a few changes from the STS It features a splash deflector and a longer engine mount area to cradle the larger motor and stiffen the hull The shorter drive shaft has crowned splines at the pump end to absorb misalignment and vibration There are two bilge pumps to push water out of the hull quickly while riding and two drain plugs in the hull for quick draining after the ride The nozzle trim now features Kawasaki s level limit function which
18. n the parts and accessories manager keeps the customers happy by keeping current on all the performance parts that are available for JET SKI watercraft and motorcycles All R amp S employees are motorcycle drag racing enthusiasts To promote their performance work R amp S will debut a new drag bike late this fall The motorcycle is a ZX 9R with a 1428cc engine in a chassis designed by Jim Carroll Good luck to the R amp S drag racing efforts Walter Rainwater 6110 Boat Rock Blvd S W Atlanta GA 30378 404 349 2000 FALL 1996 4 K TECH News Regional being you can use this The two socket article for reference when wrenches are used to placing an order Here are remove the pinion gear the tools bearing holders on the front and rear final drive cases The drive pulley bolt F y i removes the drive torque y converter on the new WEST Kawasaki Automatic Powe Drive System P N 57001 1401 P N 57001 1404 New Tools For The Socket Wrench 48mm Drive Pulley Puller Bolt KAPS and the flywheel P 400 4X4 rairie puller you guessed it already removes the engine s flywhed R Robert Taylor 9950 Jeronimo Road Irvine CA 92718 The all new KVF400 Al Prairie 400 4X4 will require during certain service procedures a few new tools These tools are tool catalog P N 99960 P N 57001 1402 P N 57001 1403 0065 02 so for the time Socket Wrench 41mm Flywheel Puller Trained Motorcycle Tec
19. poor shifting on their 300 Bayou or Lakota The type of complaints may range from false neutrals and missed shifts to excessive effort required to move the shift pedal Your technician may have difficulty duplicating the condition Most dealership technicians tend to ride more aggressively than most utility ATV owners and aggressive riding may obscure the symptoms Try riding the unit slowly and shifting it quickly One cause of poor shifting on these mode s has been identified as an incorrect bushing installed at the factory in the secondary multi plate clutch housing The incorrect bushing is too short and causes the dutch housing to bind on the transmission shaft Although we have only confirmed a few of these cases it s worth keeping gt FALL 1996 10 K TECH News in mind Testing for this possible assembly error is easy Simply start the vehicle s engine lift up on the shifter pedal to put it in first gear and hold the pedal up Now CAREFULLY raise the engine rpm and see if the vehicle begins to pull forward If everything is assembled correctly holding the shifter pedal up will keep the multi plate clutch disengaged The vehicle should not move If the vehicle does J T750 B2 by Gregg Thompson Product Support Supervisor We ve had some reports of JT750 B2s 96 STS that have had trouble with the rubber exhaust connectors between the expansion chamber and the muffler and betw
20. release of the new VN1 500 D1 Classic to our dealers we began to get reports that some units would occasionally backfire through the exhaust very loudly Often it was described by the customer as a shotgun like blast After testing several of our own units we found one with the problem Every once in a while during a long period of deceleration the exhaust would let off one big boom that would make your hair stand on end Note While a backfire like this is considered abnormal remember that some small popping and rumbling from the exhaust is normal on this model as well as all our V twins KCAS AIR CUTOFF VALVE The problem turned out to be the Air Cutoff Valve for the Kawasaki Clean Air System KCAS As the vehide slowed and the vacuum decreased the cutoff valve would open too soon The fresh air entering the exhaust port prematurely would ignite unburned gases in the exhaust pipe Even though this is not an emissions related problem if you encounter this condition simply replace the valve with a new one P N 16126 1309 Graphics Removal Disc No Longer Available Regrettably the Graphics Removal Disc is no longer available from KMC due to circumstances beyond our control This tool was first made available through Kawasaki in early 1993 It is an excellent tool for removing large decals without damaging the paint under them It s manufactured by 3M Corporation and sold under the S
21. ship The original facility was just about 3 000sq ft and the company operated there for two years In 1994 they added Triumph Polaris and Arctco mode s and also moved the business into a 9 000sq ft building in Mechanicsville Va a suburb of Richmond They are located near the Blue Ridge Mountains that offer a wide variety of riding areas for motorcycles ATVs and JET SKI watercraft R amp S sponsors many different types of events through their dealership One of their most successful events was a charity motorcyde ride More than 160 partidpants attended the event that benefited a teenager who needed a bone marrow transplant They also plan mountain rides on state maintained trails sufficient for both dirt bikes and ATVs Dealer sponsored rides and events generate increased business for the dealership Before participants leave they often purchase needed parts and accessories Also at these events new customers can get acquainted with the store and its employees R amp S has earned a reputation for good customer service keeping the service and parts departments busy John Libron and Jim Carroll work in the service department Libron has 24 years of experience and Carroll has worked in dealerships for 11 years They keep updated by attending Kawasaki technical training classes Besides completing normal repairs both have experience in performance work on watercraft and motorcycles Matt Anderso
22. the only choice for skiers The 1100 STX offers a variety of information on its easy to read LCD display 1100 STX Pure excitement explodes with each stab of the throttle because the 1100 STX uses the 120hp engine from the 1100 ZXi Only the carburetor settings are new to maximize performance of the new configuration A 122 inch hull smoothes out rough water with ease and rewards riders with confident handling A new single stage axial flow jet pump produces 803 pounds of thrust using a spedal 148mm three blade stainless steel impeller see sidebar on page 12 Skiers are going to fall in love with the 1100 STX for its abilities and features Pulling large skiers out of the hole is not a problem with this craft and getting into and out of the water has never been easier The 1100 STX is the first watercraft to come standard with a retracting boarding step and there is a large flat area at the stern for loading unloading or even storage using Kawasaki s included Continued on page 3 FALL 1996 2 K TECH News K TECH News Vol 9 No 3 Fall 1996 K TECH News Staff Publisher Kawasaki Tech Services Publications Manager Don Church Executive Editor Gary Herzog Editor in Chief Gregg Thompson Regional Editors North and East Fred DeHart Central and South Walter Rainwater West Robert Taylor Contributors Shannon Beeson Dove Behlings John Griffin Keith Pestotnik Da
23. vid Pyle Pat Shibata Graphics Production Graphic Art Gregg Thompson Photography Dove Corey Rich Cox Kevin Wing Copy Editor Pat Shibata Production Holland Marketing Services Rancho Santa Margarita Calif 1996 Kawasaki Motors Corp U S A All rights reserved Published by Kawasaki All suggestions become the property of KMC Sending a service suggestion gives Kawasaki permission to publish and or use it without further consideration Specifications subject to change without notice flexible cargo net Six bungee hook anchors and a large sturdy tow bar are welcome luxuries The 1100 STX features a cab forward design with the steering and controls positioned far forward on the hull This design allows for a long seat and a large platform at the stern The hull is made of hand laid fiberglass topped with Gelcoat for a deep and durable finish with light weight 595113 dry and high strength Kawasaki Splash Deflectors KSD are used to keep excess water off the riders Technicians will be happy to note a few points on the 1100 STX The fuel tank uses dual rubber straps with interlocking hooks at the top for easy removal There is also an access panel above the Cover Story driveshaft housing for driveline inspection The magneto cover is water cooled to help the electrical components last longer New tools should not be required since the engine and pump are shared with the 1100 ZXi
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