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 ...

Other materials:

Valve Seat Repair
Repair the valve seat with the valve seat cutters [A]. Special Tools - Valve Seat Cutter Holder Bar [B]: 57001 -1128 Valve Seat Cutter Holder, 4.5 [C]: 57001 -1330 [For Exhaust Valve Seat] Valve Seat Cutter, 45° - 27.5: 57001-1114 Valve Seat Cutter, 32° - 28: 57001-1119 Valve Seat ...

Spring Preload Adjustment
The spring preload adjuster is located at the lower end of each front fork leg and can be adjusted. To increase spring preload and stiffen the suspension, turn the preload adjuster clockwise with a hexagon wrench. To decrease preload and soften the suspension, turn the preload adjust ...

Valve Clearance
Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. NOTICE If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage. Valve cle ...