Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Oil Pump Drive Gear Shaft Installation

Oil Pump Drive Gear Shaft Removal

Remove: Clutch (see Clutch Removal in the Clutch chapter) Oil Pan (see Oil Pan Removal) Circlip [A] Washer [B] Oil Pump Drive Gear Shaft [C] Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 5700 ...

Oil Cooler

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Brake Fluid Level Inspection
Check that the brake fluid level in the front brake reservoir [A] is above the lower level line [B]. NOTE Hold the reservoir horizontal by turning the handlebar when checking brake fluid level. If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the reservoir to the upper lev ...

Spring Preload Adjustment
The spring preload adjuster is located at the lower end of each front fork leg and can be adjusted. To increase spring preload and stiffen the suspension, turn the preload adjuster clockwise with a hexagon wrench. To decrease preload and soften the suspension, turn the preload adjust ...

Additional Considerations for High Speed Operation
Brakes: The importance of the brakes, especially during high speed operation, cannot be overemphasized. Check to see that they are correctly adjusted and functioning properly. Steering: Looseness in the steering can cause loss of control. Check to see that the handlebar turns freely but ha ...