Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Muffler Body Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Muffler / Muffler Body Installation

Replace the muffler body gasket [A] with a new one.
Install the muffler body gasket to the premuffler chamber [B] until it is bottomed so that the chamfer side faces premuffler chamber.
Install the muffler body clamp [C] as shown in the figure.

Insert the projection [D] into the slot [E].

Install the muffler body [F].
Tighten the mounting bolt [G] and clamp bolt [H] securely.

Torque - Muffler Body Mounting Bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

Muffler Body Installation

Thoroughly warm up the engine, wait until the engine cools down, retighten all the bolts.
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Install the pad [A] first. Next, install the pad [B].

Muffler Body Cover [C] View F [D] View G [E]

Muffler Body Installation

Muffler Body Removal

Remove: Bolts [A] Muffler Body Cover [B] Loosen the muffler body clamp bolt [A]. Remove the muffler body mounting bolt [B], and pull out the muffler body [C] backward from the pre ...

Premuffler Chamber Removal

Remove: Muffler Body (see Muffler Body Removal) Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter) Oxygen Sensor ...

Other materials:

Power Mode Indicator
This indicator shows the selected Power Mode. For more detailed information about the power mode, see power mode section in the How to Ride the Motorcycle chapter. A. Power Mode Indicator NOTE When all power mode indicators go off, the battery voltage is insufficient. Have the machine ...

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] Bring the heat insulator plate [B] forward to remove the alternator lead connector. Clear the p ...

Wheel Inspection
Raise the front/rear wheel off the ground. Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 Spin the wheel lightly, and check for roughness or binding. If roughness or binding is found, replace the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Removal/Installation). Inspect the wh ...