Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Front Footpeg Position

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / General information / Front Footpeg Position

The right and left front footpegs can be selected to one of two positions to suit the front preferences. Have the front footpeg positions changed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

A. Bolts

B. Upper Position (Standard)

C. Lower Position

NOTE

Install the front footpegs with same height on both sides. Do not ride the motorcycle with footpegs installed unevenly.

Tightening Torque

Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

Air Cleaner Intake

The air cleaner intake allows air to enter the fuel system. Never allow anything to restrict the flow of air into the air cleaner. A restricted air cleaner will reduce performance and increase exh ...

Break-in

The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that the motorcycle is ridden is designated as the break-in period. If the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you may very well end up with a “b ...

Other materials:

Fuel Hose Inspection (fuel leak, damage, installation condition)
If the motorcycle is not properly handled, the high pressure inside the fuel line can cause fuel to leak [A] or the hose to burst. Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) and check the fuel hoses. Replace the fuel hose if any fraying, cracks [B] or ...

Spring Preload Adjustment
Remove the rear shock absorber from the frame (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Loosen the locknut and turn out the adjusting nut to free the spring. Special Tools - Hook Wrench T=3.2 R37: 57001-1539 Hook Wrench R=35: 57001-1580 To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting n ...

Thermostat Inspection
Remove the thermostat (see Thermostat Removal). Inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature. If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new one. To check valve opening temperature, suspend the thermostat [A] in a container of water and raise the temperature of ...