Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Frame Front Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Frame / Frame / Rear Frame Front Installation

Torque - Rear Frame Front Bolts: 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 ft·lb)

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

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

Rear Frame Front Removal
Remove: Rear Frame Rear (see Rear Frame Rear Removal) Rear Fender Front (see Rear Fender Front Removal) Rear Footpeg Bracket Bolts [A] Rear Footpeg Bracket [B] Rear Frame Front Bolts [C] ...

Frame Inspection
Visually inspect the frame for cracks, dents, bending, or warp. If there is any damage to the frame, replace it. WARNINGA repaired frame may fail in use, possibly causing an acc ...

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Valve Clearance
Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. NOTICE If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage. Valve cle ...

Cylinder Compression Measurement
NOTE Use the battery which is fully charged. Warm up the engine thoroughly. Stop the engine. Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Attach the compression gauge [A] and adapter [B] firmly into the spark plug hole. Using the startermo ...

Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary after riding through rain or on wet roads, or any time that the chain appears dry. Use a lubricant for sealed chains to prevent deterioration of chain seals. If the chain is especially dirty, clean it using a cleaner for sealed chains following the instructions suppli ...