Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Frame Front Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Frame / Frame / Rear Frame Front Installation

Torque - Rear Frame Front Bolts: 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 ft·lb)

Rear Footpeg Bracket Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

Muffler Body Mounting Bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

Rear Frame Front Removal
Remove: Rear Frame Rear (see Rear Frame Rear Removal) Rear Fender Front (see Rear Fender Front Removal) Rear Footpeg Bracket Bolts [A] Rear Footpeg Bracket [B] Rear Frame Front Bolts [C] ...

Frame Inspection
Visually inspect the frame for cracks, dents, bending, or warp. If there is any damage to the frame, replace it. WARNINGA repaired frame may fail in use, possibly causing an acc ...

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Cam Wear Inspection
Remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal). Measure the height [A] of each cam with a micrometer. If the cams are worn down past the service limit, replace the camshaft. Cam Height Standard: Exhaust 35.043 35.157 mm (1.3796 1.3841 in.) Intake 38.243 38.357 mm (1.5056 1.5101 in. ...

External Shift Mechanism Inspection
Examine the shift shaft [A] for any damage. If the shaft is bent, straighten or replace it. If the serration [B] are damaged, replace the shaft. If the spring [C] is damaged in any way, replace it. If the shift mechanism arm [D] is damaged in any way, replace the shaft. Check the s ...

Idle Speed Inspection
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to both sides [A]. If handlebar movement changes the idle speed, the throttle cables may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly routed, or damaged. Be sure to correct any of these conditions before rid ...