Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Clutch Plate, Wear, Damage Inspection

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Visually inspect the friction and steel plates for signs of seizure, overheating (discoloration), or uneven wear.
Measure the thickness of each friction plate [A] at several points.

If any plates show signs of damage, or if they have worn past the service limit, replace them with new ones.

Clutch Plate, Wear, Damage Inspection

Friction Plate Thickness

Standard: 2.72 2.88 mm
(0.107 0.113 in.)

Service Limit: 2.5 mm (0.098 in.)

Spring Plate Free Play Adjustment

NOTE The free play adjustment is performed by replacing the steel plate(s). Measure the clutch spring plate free play (see Clutch Spring Plate Free Play Measurement), and then replace the st ...

Clutch Plate Warp Inspection

Place each friction plate or steel plate on a surface plate and measure the gap between the surface plate [A] and each friction plate or steel plate [B] with a thickness gauge [C]. The gap is ...

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