Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rocker Arm Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Suspension / Tie-Rod, Rocker Arm / Rocker Arm Installation

Install the both rocker arms [A] so that their marks [B] face left side.

Rocker Arm Installation

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 Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb) Rear Shock Absorber Nut (Lower): 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Rocker Arm Removal

Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band. Remove the front footpeg bracket bolts. Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Special ...

Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Removal

Remove: Tie-Rod (see Tie-Rod Removal) Rocker Arms (see Rocker Arm Removal) Swingarm (see Swingarm Removal) Sleeves [A] Oil Seals [B] Remove the needle bearings [C], using the bearing re ...

Other materials:

Relay Box Removal
Remove the left fuel tank cover (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the connectors [A]. Pull out the relay box [B] from the rubber protector [C]. NOTE The relay box has relays and diodes. The relays and diodes can not be removed. Relay Box Installa ...

Oil Level Inspection
If the oil has just been changed, start the engine and run it for severalminutes at idle speed. This fills the oil filter with oil. Stop the engine, then wait several minutes until the oil settles. NOTICE Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure. ...

Economical Riding Indicator
When the operator is driving the motorcycle for optimum fuel-efficiency, the economical riding indicator appears on the multifunction meter to indicate favorable fuel consumption. Monitoring the economical riding indicator can help the rider maximize fuel efficiency. A. Economical Riding ...