Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Clutch Spring Free Length Measurement

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 ...

Clutch Housing Finger Inspection

Visually inspect the clutch housing fingers [A] where the friction plate tangs [B] hit them. If they are badly worn or if there are groove cuts where the tangs hit, replace the housing. Also, ...

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Shifting Gears
Close the throttle while pulling in the clutch lever. Shift into the next higher or lower gear. Open the throttle part way, while releasing the clutch lever. For smooth riding, each gear position should cover the proper rate of speed shown in the table. WARNINGDownshifti ...

Passenger’s Seat Installation
Insert the tab on the rear of the passenger’s seat into the slot in the frame. Insert the projections at the front of the passenger’s seat into the holes on the frame. Push down the front part of the passenger’s seat until the lock clicks. A. Passenger’s Seat B. Proj ...

DFI Power Source
ECU Fuse Removal Refer to the 30 A Main/15 A ECU Fuse Removal in the Electrical System chapter. ECU Fuse Installation If a fuse fails during operation, inspect the DFI system to determine the cause, and then replace it with a new fuse of proper amperage. Refer to the Fuse Installation in ...