Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Tire Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Wheels/Tires / Tires / Tire Removal

Remove: Wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal) Valve Core (Let out the air)
To maintain wheel balance, mark the valve stem position on the tire with chalk so that the tire can be reinstalled in the same position.

Chalk Mark or Yellow Mark [A] Valve Stem [B] Align [C]

Tire Removal

Lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges on both sides with a soap and water solution or rubber lubricant. This helps the tire beads slip off the rim flanges.

NOTICE

Never lubricate with engine oil or petroleum distillates because they will deteriorate the tire.

Remove the tire from the rim using a suitable commercially available tire changer.

NOTE

The tires cannot be removed with hand tools because they fit the rims too tightly.

Tires

Air Pressure Inspection/Adjustment Refer to the Air Pressure Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. Tire Inspection Refer to the Wheel/Tire Damage Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance ...

Tire Installation

WARNINGSome replacement tires may adversely affect handling and cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. To ensure proper handling and stability, use only the recomm ...

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Install the positive brush assy [A] and the starter motor terminal [B] as shown in the figure. Replace the O-ring [C] with a new one, and install it. Install: Brush Springs [A] Negative Brush Assy [B] Turn the stopper side [C] to inside. Tighten: Torque - Brush Holder S ...

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Spark Plug Condition Inspection
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Visually inspect the spark plugs. If the spark plug center electrode [A] and/or side electrode [B] are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator [C] is cracked, replace the plug. If the spark plug is ...