Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Starter Motor Assembly

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Install the positive brush assy [A] and the starter motor terminal [B] as shown in the figure.
Replace the O-ring [C] with a new one, and install it.

Starter Motor Assembly

Install: Brush Springs [A] Negative Brush Assy [B]

Turn the stopper side [C] to inside.

Tighten: Torque - Brush Holder Screw: 3.8 N·m (0.39 kgf·m, 34 in·lb)
Install the brushes onto the brush springs.

Starter Motor Assembly

Install the following parts to the starter motor terminal [A].
Collar [B] Washer [C] Starter Motor Terminal Locknut [D]

Turn the flange of the collar to the locknut as shown in the figure.

Tighten: Torque - Starter Motor Terminal Locknut: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf·m, 97 in·lb)

Starter Motor Assembly

Apply thin coat of grease to the oil seal [A].

Starter Motor Assembly

Replace the O-rings [A] with new ones.
Insert the armature [B] so that commutator side [C] faces hollow side [D] of the yoke [E].

Starter Motor Assembly

Assemble the yoke [A] and the end covers [B] as shown in the figure.

“Y” Mark [C] ”I” Mark [D]

Starter Motor Assembly

Tighten: Torque - Starter Motor Through Bolts [A]: 5.0 N·m (0.51 kgf·m, 44 in·lb)

Starter Motor Assembly

Starter Motor Disassembly

Remove the starter motor (see Starter Motor Removal). Take off the starter motor through bolts [A] and remove the both end covers [B]. Pull out the armature [A] out of the yoke [B]. ...

Brush Inspection

Measure the length of each brush [A]. If any is worn down to the service limit, replace the brush assy. Starter Motor Brush Length [B] Standard: 12.05 mm (0.4744 in.) Service Limit: 6.55 mm ...

Other materials:

Fuel Reserve Switch Inspection
Fill the fuel tank with fuel and close the fuel tank cap. Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter). Disconnect the fuel pump lead connector [A]. Connect the test light [A] (12 V 3.4 W bulb in a socket with leads) and the 12 V battery [B] to the fuel pu ...

System Components
1. KIBS ECU With input from the front and rear wheel sensors and front caliper hydraulic pressure, the KIBS ECU analyzes various conditions on the motorcycle, and with additional information from the FI ECU (engine speed, throttle position, gear position, and clutch actuation) precisely control ...

Braking
Close the throttle completely, leaving the clutch engaged (except when shifting gears) so that the engine will help slow down the motorcycle. Shift down one gear at a time so that you are in 1st gear when you come to a complete stop. When stopping, always apply both brakes at the ...