Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Handlebar Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Steering / Handlebar / Handlebar Installation

Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the handlebar positioning bolts and tighten them.

Torque - Handlebar Positioning Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Install the steering stem head with handlebars.
Install the washer [A] and steering stem head nut [B].
Tighten: Torque - Steering Stem Head Nut: 78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58 ft·lb) Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper): 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb) Handlebar Clamp Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

NOTE

Tighten the steering stem head bolt before tightening the upper front fork clamp bolts and handlebar clamp bolts.

Handlebar Installation

WARNING

If the handlebar does not turn to the steering stop it may cause an accident resulting in injury or death.

Be sure the cables, harnesses and hoses are routed properly and do not interfere with handlebar movement (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).

Apply adhesive cement to the inside of the left handlebar grip.
Install the left handlebar grip, throttle grip and left/right handlebar weight
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the handlebar weight bolts, and tighten them.
Install the left and right switch housings.

Fit the projection [A] into a hole [B] in the handlebar.

Torque - Switch Housing Screws: 3.5 N·m (0.36 kgf·m, 31 in·lb)

Handlebar Installation

Install the throttle cable tips.
Install the throttle case.

Fit the projection [A] into a hole [B] in the handlebar.

Tighten: Torque - Throttle Case Screws: 3.5 N·m (0.36 kgf·m, 31 in·lb)

Handlebar Installation

Install: Clutch Lever Assembly (see Clutch Lever Installation in the Clutch chapter) Front Master Cylinder (see Front Master Cylinder Installation in the Brakes chapter) Steering Damper (see Steering Damper Installation)

Handlebar Removal

Remove: Steering Damper (see Steering Damper Removal) Clutch Lever Clamp Bolts [A] Clutch Lever Assembly [B] Left Switch Housing [C] Handlebar Weight [D] Left Handlebar Grip [E] ...

Other materials:

Charging Condition Inspection
Battery charging condition can be checked by measuring battery terminal voltage with a digital voltmeter [A]. Remove the seat (see Seat Removal in the Frame chapter). Disconnect the battery terminals. NOTICE Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first. Measure the battery ...

Shifting Gears
Close the throttle while pulling in the clutch lever. Shift into the next higher or lower gear. Open the throttle part way, while releasing the clutch lever. For smooth riding, each gear position should cover the proper rate of speed shown in the table. WARNINGDownshifti ...

Self-Diagnosis Procedures
NOTE Use a fully charged battery when conducting self-diagnosis. Otherwise, the light (LED) and symbol do not light or blink. Turn the ignition switch to ON. When a problem occurs with DFI system and ignition system, the warning indicator light (LED) [A] goes on and FI warning symbol ...