Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Air Intake Duct Assembly (US, CA and CAL Models)

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Fuel System (DFI) / Air Line / Air Intake Duct Assembly (US, CA and CAL Models)

Install the dampers [A] and seal [B] as shown in the figure.
Fit the holder [C] to the air intake ducts [D].

Projections [E] and Holes [F] Grooves [G] and Ribs [H]
Tighten:

Torque - Air Intake Duct Assembly Screws [I]: 1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 13 in·lb)

Turn the plug [J] so that the triangle marks [K] faces the front and rear.
Install the seal [L] and screen [M] to the air intake duct securely.
Install the pad [N] so that the open side [O] faces downward.

Air Intake Duct Assembly (US, CA and CAL Models)

Air Intake Duct Disassembly (US, CA and CAL Models)

Remove: Pad [A] Seal [B] and Screen [C] Plug [D] (Turn 90°) Screws [E] Holder [F] ...

Air Intake Duct Disassembly (Other than US, CA and CAL Models)

Remove: Air Intake Duct (see Air Intake Duct Removal) Seal [A] and Screen [B] Turn the air intake valve actuator [C] counterclockwise (90°). Remove the shaft [A] of the air intak ...

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Drive Chain Slack Inspection
NOTE Check the slack with the motorcycle setting on its sidestand. Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubricate it if it appears dry. Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspection). Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest. Measure the ver ...

Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Installation
NOTE The intake air pressure sensor #2 is the same part as the intake air pressure sensor #1. Installation is basically the reverse of removal. Position the intake air pressure sensor #2 [A] between the projections [B] on the rubber damper. Install the rubber damper [A] on the brac ...

Thermostat Inspection
Remove the thermostat (see Thermostat Removal). Inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature. If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new one. To check valve opening temperature, suspend the thermostat [A] in a container of water and raise the temperature of ...