Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Clutch Plate, Wear, Damage Inspection

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Visually inspect the friction and steel plates for signs of seizure, overheating (discoloration), or uneven wear.
Measure the thickness of each friction plate [A] at several points.

If any plates show signs of damage, or if they have worn past the service limit, replace them with new ones.

Clutch Plate, Wear, Damage Inspection

Friction Plate Thickness

Standard: 2.72 2.88 mm
(0.107 0.113 in.)

Service Limit: 2.5 mm (0.098 in.)

Spring Plate Free Play Adjustment

NOTE The free play adjustment is performed by replacing the steel plate(s). Measure the clutch spring plate free play (see Clutch Spring Plate Free Play Measurement), and then replace the st ...

Clutch Plate Warp Inspection

Place each friction plate or steel plate on a surface plate and measure the gap between the surface plate [A] and each friction plate or steel plate [B] with a thickness gauge [C]. The gap is ...

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Fuel Consumption
This display mode shows the fuel consumption in Liter or Gallon by numerical value counted from the start of measuring to present time. A. Fuel Consumption B. “L” While the fuel consumption is displayed, push the lower button and hold it in until the fuel consumption values re ...

Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement
Remove the upper seat cover (see Seat Cover Removal in the Frame chapter). Disconnect the tail/brake light connector [A]. Turn the socket [A] counterclockwise and remove the socket together with the bulb. Push and turn the turn signal light bulb [A] counterclockwise an ...

Outline
When a problem occurs with DFI system, the warning indicator light (LED) [A] and FI warning symbol [B] goes on to alert the rider. In addition, the condition of the problem is stored in the memory of the ECU. For models equipped with an immobilizer system, the warning indicator light (LED) and ...