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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Brake Pedal Installation
Apply grease to the brake pedal pivot shaft [A]. Install: Washers [B] Brake Pedal [C] Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the brake pedal mounting bolt [D], and tighten it. Torque - Brake Pedal Mounting Bolt: 8.8 N·m (0.90 kgf·m, 78 in·lb) Install the re ...

Fuel Pump Relay Inspection
Refer to the Relay Circuit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter. If the fuel pump relay is normal, check the wiring to the fuel pump relay (see Fuel Pump Relay Circuit). Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394 If the wiring is good, check the ECU for its ground and power supply (se ...

Storage
Preparation for Storage Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly Run the engine for about five minutes to warm the oil, shut it off, and drain the engine oil. WARNINGEngine oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of used oil properly. Contact your local authorities for approved disp ...