Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Handlebar Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Steering / Handlebar / Handlebar Installation

Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the handlebar positioning bolts and tighten them.

Torque - Handlebar Positioning Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Install the steering stem head with handlebars.
Install the washer [A] and steering stem head nut [B].
Tighten: Torque - Steering Stem Head Nut: 78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58 ft·lb) Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper): 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb) Handlebar Clamp Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

NOTE

Tighten the steering stem head bolt before tightening the upper front fork clamp bolts and handlebar clamp bolts.

Handlebar Installation

WARNING

If the handlebar does not turn to the steering stop it may cause an accident resulting in injury or death.

Be sure the cables, harnesses and hoses are routed properly and do not interfere with handlebar movement (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).

Apply adhesive cement to the inside of the left handlebar grip.
Install the left handlebar grip, throttle grip and left/right handlebar weight
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the handlebar weight bolts, and tighten them.
Install the left and right switch housings.

Fit the projection [A] into a hole [B] in the handlebar.

Torque - Switch Housing Screws: 3.5 N·m (0.36 kgf·m, 31 in·lb)

Handlebar Installation

Install the throttle cable tips.
Install the throttle case.

Fit the projection [A] into a hole [B] in the handlebar.

Tighten: Torque - Throttle Case Screws: 3.5 N·m (0.36 kgf·m, 31 in·lb)

Handlebar Installation

Install: Clutch Lever Assembly (see Clutch Lever Installation in the Clutch chapter) Front Master Cylinder (see Front Master Cylinder Installation in the Brakes chapter) Steering Damper (see Steering Damper Installation)

Handlebar Removal

Remove: Steering Damper (see Steering Damper Removal) Clutch Lever Clamp Bolts [A] Clutch Lever Assembly [B] Left Switch Housing [C] Handlebar Weight [D] Left Handlebar Grip [E] ...

Other materials:

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal
Remove: Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal) Center Inner Fairing (see Center Inner Fairing Removal) Upper Inner Fairings (see Upper Inner Fairing Removal) Windshield (see Windshield Removal) Disconnect the front turn signal light lead connector [A] (both sides). Remove the bo ...

Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter). Turn the ignition switch to ON. In the left side view of the motorcycle, check to see the pulley [A] clockwise [B] and counterclockwise [C] smoothly. The pulley turns ...

Crankcase Assembly
NOTICE The upper and lower crankcase halves are machined at the factory in the assembled state, so the crankcase halves must be replaced as a set. With a high flash-point solvent, clean off the mating surfaces of the crankcase halves and wipe dry WARNINGGasoline and low flash-poin ...