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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Air Suction Valve Inspection
Remove the air suction valve (see Air Suction Valve Removal). Visually inspect the reeds [A] for cracks, folds, warps, heat damage or other damage. If there is any doubt as to the condition of the reeds, replace the air suction valve as an assembly. Check the reed contact areas [B] of ...

Cam Wear Inspection
Remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal). Measure the height [A] of each cam with a micrometer. If the cams are worn down past the service limit, replace the camshaft. Cam Height Standard: Exhaust 35.043 35.157 mm (1.3796 1.3841 in.) Intake 38.243 38.357 mm (1.5056 1.5101 in. ...

Cable Removal
Remove: Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Loosen the nuts [A], and slide the lower end of the clutch cable to give the cable plenty of play. Screw in the ...