Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Coolant Filling

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Maintenance and adjustment / Cooling System / Coolant / Coolant Filling

Remove the bolts and quick rivets.
Detach the tabs and remove the right fairing and cover.

A. Bolts

B. Quick Rivet

C. Large Quick Rivet

D. Tabs

E. Right Fairing and Cover

NOTE

The right fairing and cover uses the quick rivets and large quick rivet.
The large quick rivet can be removed by pulling the center pin with a screw driver. When installing it, insert the large quick rivet into the hole on the fairing and push the center pin to secure them.
The quick rivets can be removed by pushing the center pin into the quick rivets, and when installing them, pull the center pin fully up first, and then push into the center pin after inserting them.

Quick Rivet Removal

A. Quick Rivet

B. Center Pin

C. Push in.

Quick Rivet Installation

A. Quick Rivet

B. Center Pin

C. Pull up fully.

D. Push in.

Remove the cap from the reserve tank and add coolant through the filler opening to the “F” (Full) level line.

A. Reserve Tank Cap

NOTE

In an emergency you can add water alone to the coolant reserve tank, however, it must be returned to the correct mixture ratio by the addition of antifreeze concentrate as soon as possible.

NOTICE

If coolant must be added often, or the reserve tank completely runs dry, there is probably leakage in the system. Have the cooling system inspected by your authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Coolant Change

Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Coolant Level Inspection

Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the ground. Check the coolant level through the coolant level gauge on the reserve tank located to the left of the engine. The cool ...

Spark Plugs

The standard spark plug is shown in the table. The spark plugs should be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Spark plug removal should be done only by a competent mechan ...

Other materials:

Cable Removal
Remove: Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Loosen the nuts [A], and slide the lower end of the clutch cable to give the cable plenty of play. Screw in the ...

Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness Inspection
Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also, check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good condition. NOTE For the engine fasteners, check the tightness of them when the engine is cold (at room temperature). If there are loose fasteners, retighten them to ...

Rear Brake Pad Installation
Check that the pad spring is in place on the caliper. Push the caliper piston in as far as it will go. Install the piston side pad [A] first, and then another pad. Fit the brake pad end into the recess [B] of the caliper holder. Install the pad pin and the plug. Tighten: Torque - ...