Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Front Fork Disassembly

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Suspension / Front Fork / Front Fork Disassembly

Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each Fork Leg))
Drain the fork oil (see Front Fork Oil Change).
Take the dust seal [A] off the outer tube.
Remove the retaining ring [B].
Separate the outer tube from the inner tube.

Front Fork Disassembly

Remove the following parts from the inner tube.

Slide Bushing [A] Guide Bushing [B] Washer [C] Oil Seal [D] Retaining Ring [E] Dust Seal [F]

Front Fork Disassembly

Front Fork Oil Change

Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each Fork Leg)). Turn the spring preload adjuster fully counterclockwise for removing the piston rod assy easily. Hold the inner tube lower en ...

Front Fork Assembly

Replace the following parts with new ones. Slide Bushing Guide Bushing Oil Seal Install the following parts to the inner tube [A]. Dust Seal [B] Retaining Ring [C] Apply grease ...

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Compression Damping Force Adjustment
The compression damping force adjusters for high and low speeds are located on the gas reservoir at the left side of the rear shock absorber. A. High Speed Adjuster B. Low Speed Adjuster NOTE Turning the high speed adjuster has the low speed adjuster turning. Although the low speed adju ...

Hub Bearing Installation
Before installing the hub bearings, blow any dirt or foreign particles out of the hub with compressed air to prevent contamination of the bearings. Replace the bearings with new ones. Install the bearings by using the bearing driver set which does not contact the bearing inner race. ...

General Lubrication
Lubricate the points shown below, with either motor oil or regular grease, in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart or whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions. Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe off any g ...