Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Thermostat Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Cooling System / Thermostat / Thermostat Installation

Replace the O-rings [A] with new ones, and apply grease to them.
Assemble: O-rings Thermostat Housing [B] Thermostat [C] Thermostat Cap [D]

Thermostat Installation

Install the thermostat [A] in the housing so that the air bleeder hole [B] is on top.

Tighten: Torque - Thermostat Cap Bolts: 5.9 N·m (0.60 kgf·m, 52 in·lb)
Install the thermostat assembly to the cylinder head.
Tighten: Torque - Thermostat Housing Mounting Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Thermostat Installation

Thermostat Removal

Remove: Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Throttle Body Assy (see T ...

Thermostat Inspection

Remove the thermostat (see Thermostat Removal). Inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature. If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new one. To check valve openi ...

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Battery Ground
Before completing any service on the motorcycle, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent the engine from accidentally turning over. Disconnect the ground cable (–) first and then the positive (+). When completed with the service, first connect the positive (+) cable to the p ...

Multifunction Display
The multifunction display indicates the following modes. Odometer Trip meter A Trip meter B Current Mileage Average Mileage Fuel Consumption Stop Watch These display modes can be shifted by pushing the upper button. NOTE The “FUEL” warning can be indicated if the ...

Rear Wheel Installation
Apply high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips. Fit the collars on the both sides of the hub. Left Side Collar [A] Right Side Collar [B] (with Flange) Engage the drive chain with the rear sprocket. Install the caliper bracket [A] onto the stopper [B] of the swingarm. ...