Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Evaporative Emission Control System (California model only)

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Maintenance and adjustment / Evaporative Emission Control System (California model only)

This system routes fuel vapors from the fuel system into the running engine or stores the vapors in a canister when the engine is stopped. Although no adjustments are required, a thorough visual inspection must be made at the intervals specified by the Periodic Maintenance Chart.

Inspection

Check that the hoses are securely connected.
Replace any kinked, deteriorated, or damaged hoses.

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 ...

Valve Clearance

Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. NOTICE If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowe ...

Other materials:

Upper Fairing Assembly Disassembly
Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal) Headlight (see Headlight Removal/Installation in the Electrical System chapter) City Light (LED) (see City Light (LED) Removal/Installation in the Electrical System chapter) Remove the screws [A], and separate each ...

DFI Power Source
ECU Fuse Removal Refer to the 30 A Main/15 A ECU Fuse Removal in the Electrical System chapter. ECU Fuse Installation If a fuse fails during operation, inspect the DFI system to determine the cause, and then replace it with a new fuse of proper amperage. Refer to the Fuse Installation in ...

Steering Play Adjustment
Remove: Steering Stem Head with Handlebars (see Handlebar Removal in the Steering chapter). Bend the claws [A] of the claw washer [B] straighten. Remove: Steering Stem Locknut [C] Claw Washer Adjust the steering using the steering stem nut wrench [A]. Special Tool - Ste ...