Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Cable Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Clutch / Clutch Lever and Cable / Cable Removal

Remove: Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter)
Loosen the nuts [A], and slide the lower end of the clutch cable to give the cable plenty of play.

Cable Removal

Screw in the adjuster [A].
Line up the slots [B] in the clutch lever and adjuster, and then free the cable from the lever.
Free the clutch inner cable tip from the clutch release lever.
Remove the clutch cable.

Cable Removal

Clutch Lever and Cable

Clutch Lever Free Play Inspection Refer to the Clutch Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. Clutch Lever Free Play Adjustment Refer to the Clutch Operation Inspection in the ...

Cable Installation

Run the clutch cable correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter). Adjust the clutch cable (see Clutch Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapte ...

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Flap and Rear Fender Rear Removal
Remove: Front and Rear Seat (see Front/Rear Seat Removal) Seat Covers (see Seat Cover Removal) Vehicle-down Sensor Connector [A] Screws [B] Clear the seat lock cable [C] from the seat lock unit [D]. Take off the seat lock unit and the bracket. Remove: Bolts [A] (Both Sides ...

Braking
Close the throttle completely, leaving the clutch engaged (except when shifting gears) so that the engine will help slow down the motorcycle. Shift down one gear at a time so that you are in 1st gear when you come to a complete stop. When stopping, always apply both brakes at the ...

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.) ...