Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Oil Filter Replacement

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Periodic Maintenance / Periodic Maintenance Procedures / Replacement Parts / Oil Filter Replacement

Drain the engine oil (see Engine Oil Change).
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter).
Remove the oil filter [A] with the oil filter wrench [B].

Special Tool - Oil Filter Wrench: 57001-1249

Oil Filter Replacement

Replace the filter with a new one.
Apply grease to the gasket [A] before installation.
Tighten the filter with the oil filter wrench.

Special Tool - Oil Filter Wrench: 57001-1249

Torque - Oil Filter: 17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)

Oil Filter Replacement

NOTE

Hand tightening of the oil filter can not be allowed since it does not reach to this tightening torque.

Pour in the specified type and amount of oil (see Engine Oil Change).

Engine Oil Change

Situate the motorcycle so that it is vertical after warming up the engine. Remove the engine oil drain bolt [A] to drain the oil. The oil in the oil filter can be drained by removing the fil ...

Brake Hose and Pipe Replacement

NOTICE Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic surfaces; any spilled fluid should be completely washed away immediately. Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal ...

Other materials:

Tie-Rod Removal
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band [A]. Remove the front footpeg bracket bolts [A]. Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 Remove: Upper ...

Battery Maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to keep the battery fully charged. Failure to do so can lead to battery failure and leave you stranded. If you are riding your vehicle infrequently, inspect the battery voltage weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops below 12.8 volts, the battery should be ...

Air Switching Valve (Service Code 64)
Air Switching Valve Removal/Installation Refer to the Air Switching Valve Removal/Installation in the Engine Top End chapter. Air Switching Valve Inspection Refer to the Air Switching Valve Unit Test in the Electrical System chapter. If the air switching valve [A] is normal, check ...