Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Balancer Adjustment

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Crankshaft/Transmission / Balancer / Balancer Adjustment

Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter).
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
Adjust the balancer gear backlash with the engine idling.

The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the balancer shaft which has eccentric journals.

Start the engine and let it idle.

Loosen the clamp bolt [A] and turn the balancer shaft [B] clockwise [C] until the balancer gear makes a whining sound.

Turn the shaft counterclockwise [D] until the balancer gear whining sound disappears and tighten the clamp bolt.

Torque - Balancer Shaft Clamp Bolt: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Balancer Adjustment

Balancer Installation

Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4 positions TDC. Install the balancer assembly as follows. Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection [B] on the cran ...

Balancer Damper Inspection

Remove the balancer and disassemble the weight and gear assembly. Visually inspect the rubber dampers [A]. If they appear damaged or deteriorated, replace them. ...

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Air Cleaner Housing Removal
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal). Disconnect the secondary fuel hose [A] from the delivery pipe of the nozzle assy [B] (see Fuel Hose Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Disconnect the secondary fuel injector connectors [C]. Free the lead from the grooves [D]. ...

Clutch Removal
Remove: Clutch Cover (see Clutch Cover Removal) Clutch Spring Bolts [A] Clutch Springs (with Clutch Spring Holders) Clutch Spring Plate [B] Pusher [C] Remove: Friction Plates (10) [A] Steel Plates (9) [B] Spring [C] Spring Seat [D] Hold the sub clutch hub [A] ...

Valve Guide Installation
Apply engine oil to the valve guide outer surface before installation. Heat the area around the valve guide hole to about 120 150°C (248 302°F). NOTICE Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This will warp the cylinder head. Soak the cylinder head and heat the oil. Usin ...