Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Frame / Fairings / Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Remove: Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal) Center Inner Fairing (see Center Inner Fairing Removal) Upper Inner Fairings (see Upper Inner Fairing Removal) Windshield (see Windshield Removal)
Disconnect the front turn signal light lead connector [A] (both sides).
Remove the bolts [B] and the rear view mirror [C] (both sides).

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Disconnect: Regulator/Rectifier Connectors [A] Headlight Lead Connector [B]
Remove the fuse box [C].
Open the clamp [D].

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Disconnect: City Light Lead Connector [A] Headlight Lead Connector [B]
Open the clamps [C].

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

For models equipped with an evaporative emission control system, note the following.

Take the hoses [A] off the canister [B].

Open the clamp [C].

Remove the quick rivet [D].

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Remove the bolts [A], and take off the upper fairing assembly.

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Lower Fairing Installation

Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following. When installing the pad [A], align the edge of the pad and the marking of the fairing [B]. When installing the pad [C], align the ed ...

Upper Fairing Assembly Installation

Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following. Run the hoses, leads and harness correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter). Spread the upper fai ...

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Upper Crankcase Assembly
When installing the breather plate, replace the gasket [A] with a new one. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the bolts [A] and tighten them. Torque - Breather Plate Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb) Install the fitting [A] until it is bottomed ...

Piston Ring Groove Width Inspection
Measure the piston ring groove width. Use a vernier caliper at several points around the piston. Piston Ring Groove Width Standard: Top [A] 0.82 0.84 mm (0.0323 0.0331 in.) Second [B] 0.82 0.84 mm (0.0323 0.0331 in.) Service Limit: 0.92 mm (0.036 in.) Second 0.92 mm (0.036 in.) ...

Tail/Brake Light (LED) Removal/Installation
Remove: Upper Seat Cover (see Seat Cover Removal in the Frame chapter) Disconnect the tail/brake light connector [A]. Remove: Tail/Brake Light Mounting Screws [A] Bolts [B] and Brackets [C] Bolt [D] Remove the tail/brake light [A]. Bring down the rear fender rea ...