Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Starter Clutch Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Crankshaft/Transmission / Starter Clutch / Starter Clutch Installation

Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one and apply grease.
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the starter clutch shaft [B].
Install: Starter Clutch [C] Spacer (Small Diameter) [D] Spacer (Large Diameter) [E] Starter Clutch Shaft Starter Clutch Shaft Holder [F]

Turn the O-ring side of the shaft to outside as shown in the figure.

Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the starter clutch shaft bolt [G] and the starter clutch shaft holder bolt [H].
Tighten: Torque - Starter Clutch Shaft Holder Bolt: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb) Starter Clutch Shaft Bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)

Starter Clutch Installation

Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Starter Clutch Removal

Remove: Torque Limiter (see Torque Limiter Removal) Transmission Assy (see Transmission Assy Removal) Starter Clutch Shaft Holder Bolt [A] Starter Clutch Shaft Bolt [B] Starter Clutch Sha ...

Starter Clutch Disassembly

Remove the starter clutch (see Starter Clutch Removal). Take the drive gear [A] off the driven gear [B]. Remove the needle bearing [C]. Remove the snap ring [D]. Take the one-way clutch [E] ...

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Steering Stem Warp Inspection
Whenever the steering stem is removed, or if the steering can not be adjusted for smooth action, check the steering stem for straightness. If the steering stem [A] is bent, replace the steering stem. Stem Cap Deterioration, Damage Inspection Replace the stem cap if its oil seal [A] s ...

Spring Plate Free Play Measurement
Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever may feel “spongy” or pulsate when pulled. Hold an extra drive shaft in a vise and install the following c ...

Water Pump Inspection
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Check the drainage outlet passage [A] at the bottom of the water pump body for coolant leaks. If the mechanical seal is damaged, the coolant leaks through the seal and drains through the passage. Replace th ...