Kawasaki Ninja

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Valve Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Valves / Valve Removal

Mark and record the valve lifter and shim locations so they can be installed in their original positions.

Valve Removal


Special Tools - Valve Spring Compressor Assembly [A]: 57001-241

Valve Spring Compressor Adapter, 25 [B]: 57001-1019

Valve Spring Compressor Adapter, 24: 57001-1586

Valves
Valve Clearance Inspection Refer to the Valve Clearance Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. ...

Valve Installation
NOTICE Do not lap the valve to the valve seat, using the grinding compound. It will come off oxide film treated surface of the valve. Replace the oil seal with a new one. Apply a thin coat of ...

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Air Intake Duct Assembly (US, CA and CAL Models)
Install the dampers [A] and seal [B] as shown in the figure. Fit the holder [C] to the air intake ducts [D]. Projections [E] and Holes [F] Grooves [G] and Ribs [H] Tighten: Torque - Air Intake Duct Assembly Screws [I]: 1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 13 in·lb) Turn the plug [J] so that ...

Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary after riding through rain or on wet roads, or any time that the chain appears dry. Use a lubricant for sealed chains to prevent deterioration of chain seals. If the chain is especially dirty, clean it using a cleaner for sealed chains following the instructions suppli ...

Front Fork Installation (Each Fork Leg)
Install the fork so that the top plug end [A] as shown in the figure. 11 mm (0.43 in.) [B] Steering Stem Head [C] Tighten: Torque - Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 ft·lb) NOTE Tighten the two lower front fork clamp bolts alternately two times to ensur ...