Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Clutch

Clutch Operation Inspection

• Pull the clutch lever just enough to take up the free play [A].
• Measure the gap between the lever and the lever holder.

If the gap is too wide, the clutch may not release fully. If the gap is too narrow, the clutch may not engage fully. In either case, adjust it.

Clutch Lever Free Play Standard: 2 3 mm (0.08
0.12 in.)

• Turn the adjuster [A] so that 4 6 mm (0.16
  0.24 in.) [B]
  of threads is visible.

• Loosen both adjusting nuts [A] at the bracket [B] on the clutch cover as far as they will go.
• Pull the clutch outer cable [C] tight and tighten the adjusting nuts against the bracket.
• Turn the adjuster at the clutch lever until the free play is correct.
• Push the release lever [A] toward the front of the motorcycle until it becomes hard to turn.

At this time, the release lever should have the proper angle shown.

60° [B]

If the angle is wrong, check the clutch and release parts for wear.

• After the adjustment, start the engine and check that the clutch does not slip and that it releases properly.