Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

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Remove the rear shock absorber (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal).
Visually inspect the following items.

Smooth Stroke Oil Leakage Crack or Dent

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace it.

Visually inspect the rubber bushing [A].

If it show any signs of damage, replace it.

Rear Shock Absorber Installation

Replace the rear shock absorber nuts and tie-rod nuts with new ones. Tighten: Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb) Tie-Rod Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft· ...

Rear Shock Absorber Scrapping

WARNINGPressurized nitrogen may explode when heated. The rear shock contains nitrogen gas. To avoid an explosion, do not incinerate the shock body without first releasing the nit ...

Other materials:

Intake Air Temperature Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor connector and connect the measuring adapter [A] between these connectors as shown in ...

Rocker Arm Installation
Install the both rocker arms [A] so that their marks [B] face left side. Replace the tie-rod nut, rear shock absorber nut and rocker arm nut with new ones. Apply grease to the inside of the oil seals. Tighten: Torque - Rocker Arm Nut: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb) Tie-Rod ...

Handlebar Removal
Remove: Steering Damper (see Steering Damper Removal) Clutch Lever Clamp Bolts [A] Clutch Lever Assembly [B] Left Switch Housing [C] Handlebar Weight [D] Left Handlebar Grip [E] Remove: Front Master Cylinder [A] (see Front Master Cylinder Removal in the Brakes chapter) ...