Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Engine Sprocket Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Final Drive / Sprocket, Coupling / Engine Sprocket Installation

Replace the sprocket washer and axle cotter pin.
Install the engine sprocket onto the output shaft.
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the threads and seating surface of the engine sprocket nut.
Tighten: Torque - Engine Sprocket Nut: 145 N·m (14.8 kgf·m, 107 ft·lb)

NOTE

Tighten the engine sprocket nut while applying the rear brake.

Engine Sprocket Installation

After torquing the engine sprocket nut, bend [A] two sides of the washer over the nut.
Adjust the drive chain slack after installing the engine sprocket (see Drive Chain Slack Adjustment in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Install: Pin [A] Chain Guide [B] Engine Sprocket Cover [C]
Tighten: Torque - Engine Sprocket Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Engine Sprocket Installation

Engine Sprocket Removal

Remove: Engine Sprocket Cover Bolts [A] Engine Sprocket Cover [B] Flatten out the bended washer [A]. Remove the engine sprocket nut [B] and washer. NOTE When loosening the engin ...

Rear Sprocket Removal

Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter). NOTICE Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc facing down. This can damage or warp the disc. Place bl ...

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Turn Signal Switch
When the turn signal switch is pushed to the left ( ) or right ( ), the corresponding turn signals blink on and off. To stop blinking, push the switch in. Horn Button When the horn button is pushed, the horn sounds LAP/Passing Button When the LAP/passing button is pushed, the headlight hi ...

Antenna Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the antenna lead connector [A]. Measure the antenna resistance. Antenna Resistance Connections: BK lead ←→ BK/W lead Standard: Ab ...

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 ...