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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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 ...

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Gear Position Switch Output Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the sidestand switch/gear position switch lead connector [A]. Connect the measuring adapter [A] between the ...