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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Brake Light Switch Operation Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to ON. The brake light (LED) [A] should go on when the brake lever is applied or after the brake pedal is depressed about 10 mm (0.39 in.). If it does not, adjust the brake light switch. Remove the front footpeg bracket (see Brake Pedal Removal in the B ...

Electronic Steering Damper Warning Indicator Light
The yellow light functions as the electronic steering damper warning indicator. The light and warning symbol "ESD" go on if there is a malfunction in the electronic steering damper system. However, this could also be caused by trouble with the charging system (e.g. battery). I ...

Tire Tread Wear Inspection
As the tire tread wears down, the tire becomes more susceptible to puncture and failure. An accepted estimate is that 90% of all tire failures occur during the last 10% of tread life (90% worn). So it is false economy and unsafe to use the tires until they are bald. Measure the tread depth a ...