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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Crankshaft Side Clearance Inspection
Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the thrust washer [B] on the crankcase and the crank web [C] at the #3 main journal to determine clearance. If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the thrust washers as a set and check the width of the crankshaft #3 main journal. Cra ...

Drive Chain
The drive chain slack and lubrication must be checked each day before riding the motorcycle and must be maintained in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart for safety and to prevent excessive wear. If the chain becomes badly worn or maladjusted - either too loose or too tight - the c ...

Warning Symbols
: The red warning indicator light and the oil pressure warning symbol ( ) goes on whenever the oil pressure is dangerously low or the ignition switch is in the “ON” position with the engine not running, and go off when the engine oil pressure is high enough. Refer to the Mainten ...