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 ...

Other materials:

Tie-Rod Removal
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band [A]. Remove the front footpeg bracket bolts [A]. Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 Remove: Upper ...

Drive Chain Lubrication Condition Inspection
If a special lubricant is not available, a heavy oil such as SAE 90 is preferred to a lighter oil because it will stay on the chain longer and provide better lubrication. If the chain appears especially dirty, clean it before lubrication. NOTICE The O-rings between the side plates seal ...

KIBS Equipped Models
1. Clutch Cable 2. Vacuum Hose (Equipped Models) 3. Left Switch Housing Lead 4. Main Harness 5. Front Brake Hose 6. Throttle Cables 7. Right Switch Housing Lead 8. Bracket (Hold the brake pipes.) 9. Run the meter lead to outside of the meter bracket. 10. Run the vacuum hoses to inside o ...