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

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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 ...

Other materials:

Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber
If your motorcycle has leather accessories, special care must be taken. Use a leather cleaner/treatment to clean and care for leather accessories. Washing leather parts with detergent and water will damage them, shortening their life. Vinyl parts should be washed with the rest of themo ...

Seat Cover Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following. When installing the pad [A], install it along the corner [B] as shown in the figure. When installing the pad [C], align the ends [D], along the corner [E], and wrap [F] the upper edge of the seat cover. Install the damper [A] ...

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 ...