Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Alternator Cover Installation

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Using a high flash-point solvent, clean off any oil or dirt that may be on the silicone sealant coating area. Dry them with a clean cloth.
Apply silicone sealant to the alternator lead grommet and crankcase halves mating surface [A] on the front and rear sides of the cover mount.

Sealant - Liquid Gasket, TB1211F: 92104-0004

Check that dowel pins [B] are in place on the crankcase.

Alternator Cover Installation

Replace the alternator cover gasket with a new one.
Install the alternator cover [A] and the clamps [B].

Fit the upper clamp to the side [C] of the alternator cover.

Fit the lower clamp to the stopper [D] of the alternator cover.

Tighten: Torque - Alternator Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
Connect the alternator lead connector and run the leads correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).

Alternator Cover Installation

Alternator Cover Removal

Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Bolt [A] ...

Stator Coil Removal

Remove: Alternator Cover (see Alternator Cover Removal) Holding Plate Bolt [A] and Plate [B] Alternator Lead Grommet [C] Stator Coil Bolts [D] Remove the stator coil [E] from the alternat ...

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Rear Caliper Holder Shaft Wear
The caliper body must slide smoothly on the caliper holder shafts [A]. If the body does not slide smoothly, one pad will wear more than the other, pad wear will increase, and constant drag on the disc will raise brake and brake fluid temperature. Check to see that the caliper holder shafts ar ...

Washing Your Motorcycle
Rinse your bike with cold water from a garden hose to remove any loose dirt. Mix a mild neutral detergent (designed for motorcycles or automobiles) and water in a bucket. Use a soft cloth or sponge to wash your motorcycle. If needed, use a mild degreaser to remove any oil or greas ...

Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance Inspection
Measure connecting rod big end side clearance. Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the big end and either crank web to determine clearance. Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance Standard: 0.13 0.38 mm (0.0051 0.0150 in.) Service Limit: 0.58 mm (0.023 in.) If the clearance exceeds ...