Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Spring Preload Adjustment

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Shock Absorber / 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 nut [A] to the desired position and tighten the locknut [B].

Spring Length [C]

Spring Preload Setting Standard: Spring length 162 mm (6.38 in.) Usable Range: Spring length 157
170 mm (6.18
6.69 in.)

Spring Preload Adjustment

Remove the bolts [A] and rear footpeg bracket [B] (both sides) for easily adjustment.

Spring Preload Adjustment

To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting nut to the desired position and tighten the locknut by using hook wrenches [A] with the rear shock absorber attached the frame.

Special Tools - Hook Wrench T=3.2 R37: 57001-1539 Hook Wrench R=35: 57001-1580

If the spring action feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it.

Spring Preload Adjustment

Spring Adjustment

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