Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Shock Absorber / 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·lb)
When installing the rear shock absorber bracket [A], install it so that the recess side [B] faces downward and replace the rear shock absorber bracket nut [C] with a new one.
Tighten: Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Bracket Nut: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 ft·lb)

Rear Shock Absorber Installation

Rear Shock Absorber Removal

Remove: Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System chapter) Bolts [A] (Both Sides) Foot Guard [B] (Both Sides) ...

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

Remove the rear shock absorber (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Visually inspect the following items. Smooth Stroke Oil Leakage Crack or Dent If there is any damage to the rear ...

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Oil Filter Replacement
Drain the engine oil (see Engine Oil Change). Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Remove the oil filter [A] with the oil filter wrench [B]. Special Tool - Oil Filter Wrench: 57001-1249 Replace the filter with a new one. Apply grease t ...

Gear Position Switch Inspection
NOTE Be sure the transmission and external shift mechanism are good condition. Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the connector [A]. Set the hand tester [A] to the × 1 kΩ or × 100 Ω range and connect i ...

Parts Location
NOTE The front and rear wheel rotation sensors and rotors are standard parts of this motorcycle. Front Wheel Rotation Sensor [A] Front Wheel Rotation Sensor Rotor [B] Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor [C] Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Rotor [D] ABS Indicator Light (LED) [E] KIBS Indicator Ligh ...