Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Periodic Maintenance / Periodic Maintenance Procedures / Steering / Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication

Remove the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Removal in the Steering chapter).
Using a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and lower ball bearings [A] in the cages.
Wipe the upper and lower outer races which are press -fitted into the head pipe to clean off grease and dirt.
Visually check the outer races and the ball bearings.

Replace the bearing assemblies if they show wear or damage.

Pack the upper and lower ball bearings in the cages with grease, and apply a light coat of grease to the upper and lower outer races.
Install the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Installation in the Steering chapter).
Adjust the steering (see Steering Play Adjustment).

Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication

Steering Play Adjustment

Remove: Steering Stem Head with Handlebars (see Handlebar Removal in the Steering chapter). Bend the claws [A] of the claw washer [B] straighten. Remove: Steering Stem Locknut [C] Claw ...

Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection

Visually inspect the steering damper [A] for oil leakage. If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the steering damper with a new one (see Steering Damper Removal/ Installation in the Steeri ...

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Sidestand Switch Operation Inspection
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand (see Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter). Inspect the sidestand switch [A] operation accordance to below table. Sidestand Switch Operation If the sidestand switch operation does not work, inspect or replace the foll ...

Throttle Grip and Cables
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