Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: 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.

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)