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 ...

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Starter Motor Installation
NOTICE Do not tap the starter motor shaft or body. Tapping the shaft or body could damage the motor. Clean the starter motor legs [A] and crankcase where the starter motor is ground. Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one. Apply grease to the new O-ring. Tighten: Torque - Starter ...

CAN Communication Line
CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection In this model, resistors for CAN communication line are built in the ECU [A] and meter unit. Refer to the Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter for the resistor in the meter unit. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove: EC ...

Vehicle-down Sensor Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect the vehicle-down sensor connector and connect the measuring adapter [A] between these connectors as shown in the figure. Main Harness [B] Vehicle-down Sensor [C] Special Tool - Measuring Adapte ...