Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Clutch Installation

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Clutch Installation


Fit the holes [B] and projections [C].

Engage the clutch housing gear and the crankshaft primary gear.

Clutch Installation


Turn the stepped side [C] of the spacer to outside.

Clutch Installation


If the sub clutch hub bolts were removed, install them as follows.

Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the sub clutch hub bolts, and tighten them.

Torque - Sub Clutch Hub Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

Clutch Installation


First Torque Limiter Spring [A] Tang [B]

Clutch Installation


Second Torque Limiter Spring [A] Tang [B]

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Third Torque Limiter Spring [A] Tang [B]

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Fourth Torque Limiter Spring [A] Tang [B]

Clutch Installation


Special Tool - Clutch Holder: 57001-1243

Torque - Clutch Hub Nut: 130 N·m (13.3 kgf·m, 96 ft·lb)

Clutch Installation


NOTE

Clutch Installation


NOTICE

If new dry friction plates and steel plates are installed, apply engine oil to the surfaces of each plate to avoid clutch plate seizure.

Clutch Installation


Clutch Installation


Clutch Installation


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 ...

Spring Plate Free Play Measurement
Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever may feel “spo ...

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Break-in
The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that the motorcycle is ridden is designated as the break-in period. If the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you may very well end up with a “broken down” instead of a “broken in” motorcycle after a few thousand kilometers. The fol ...

Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound damping adjuster [A] to the desired position. The standard adjuster setting is the 1 3/4 turns out from the fully clockwise position. Rebound Damping Force Adjustment ...

Oil Level Inspection
If the oil has just been changed, start the engine and run it for severalminutes at idle speed. This fills the oil filter with oil. Stop the engine, then wait several minutes until the oil settles. NOTICE Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure. ...