Kawasaki Ninja

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Oil Pressure Measurement

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Lubrication System / Oil Pressure Measurement

Oil Pressure Measurement


Oil Pressure Measurement


Oil Pressure

Standard: About 196 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 28 psi) at 4 000 r/min (rpm), Oil Temperature 50°C (122°F)

If the reading is much lower than the standard, check the oil pump, relief valve, and/or crankshaft bearing insert wear immediately.

If the reading is much higher than the standard, check the oil passages for clogging.

WARNING

Hot oil can cause severe burns. Beware of hot engine oil that will drain through the oil passage when the gauge adapter is removed.

Torque - Oil Passage Plug (Taper): 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)

Oil Cooler Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one. Apply grease to the new O-ring. Install the water hoses and hose clamps [A] as shown in the figure. Water Hose (About 300 mm, 11.8 in.) [B] ...

Oil Pressure Switch
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Other materials:

System Components
1. FI ECU The FI ECU analyzes the motorcycle conditions based on the signals from the front/rear wheel rotation sensors and FI sensors (such as the crankshaft sensor and main throttle sensor), and controls engine power by reducing the number of ignition and retarding the ignition timing. The m ...

Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Removal
Remove: Tie-Rod (see Tie-Rod Removal) Rocker Arms (see Rocker Arm Removal) Swingarm (see Swingarm Removal) Sleeves [A] Oil Seals [B] Remove the needle bearings [C], using the bearing remover head and bearing remover shaft. Special Tools - Bearing Remover Head, 15 × 17: ...

Key Registration
Case 1: When the ignition key has been lost or additional spare ignition key is required. Prepare a new spare ignition key. Cut the key in accordance with the shape of the current ignition key. Remove the rear seat (see Rear Seat Removal in the Frame chapter). Remove the immobilizer/K ...