Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Cam Wear Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Camshaft, Camshaft Chain / Cam Wear Inspection

Remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal).
Measure the height [A] of each cam with a micrometer.

If the cams are worn down past the service limit, replace the camshaft.

Cam Height Standard:

Exhaust 35.043 35.157 mm
(1.3796 1.3841 in.)

Intake 38.243 38.357 mm
(1.5056 1.5101 in.)

Service Limit:

Exhaust 34.94 mm (1.376 in.)

Intake 38.14 mm (1.502 in.)

Cam Wear Inspection

Camshaft Runout Inspection

Remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal). Set the camshaft in a camshaft alignment jig or on V blocks. Measure the runout with a dial gauge at the specified place as shown in the figure. ...

Camshaft Chain Removal

Remove: Camshafts (see Camshaft Removal) Timing Rotor (see Timing Rotor Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Front and Rear Camshaft Chain Guides (see Cylinder Head Removal) Remove ...

Other materials:

Steering Stem Warp Inspection
Whenever the steering stem is removed, or if the steering can not be adjusted for smooth action, check the steering stem for straightness. If the steering stem [A] is bent, replace the steering stem. Stem Cap Deterioration, Damage Inspection Replace the stem cap if its oil seal [A] s ...

ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Communication Error (Service Code 3C, ZX1000JD/KD)
ESD ECU Communication Line Inspection When the data (for status of ESD system) is not sent from the ESD ECU to the meter unit and ECU, the service code 3C is displayed. The data is sent through the CAN communication line. The service code 3C is detected with the meter unit. The FI symbol does ...

Warning Symbols
: The red warning indicator light and the oil pressure warning symbol ( ) goes on whenever the oil pressure is dangerously low or the ignition switch is in the “ON” position with the engine not running, and go off when the engine oil pressure is high enough. Refer to the Mainten ...