Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Tire Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Wheels/Tires / Tires / Tire Removal

Tire Removal


NOTICE

Never lubricate with engine oil or petroleum distillates because they will deteriorate the tire.

NOTE

The tires cannot be removed with hand tools because they fit the rims too tightly.

Tires
Air Pressure Inspection/Adjustment Refer to the Air Pressure Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. Tire Inspection Refer to the Wheel/Tire Damage Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance ...

Tire Installation
WARNINGSome replacement tires may adversely affect handling and cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. To ensure proper handling and stability, use only the recomm ...

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Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each Fork Leg)). Turn the spring preload adjuster fully counterclockwise for removing the piston rod assy easily. Hold the inner tube lower end in a vise. Using the wrench [A], unscrew the top plug [B] out of the outer tube. Special Too ...

Stator Coil Installation
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the stator coil bolts and tighten them. Torque - Stator Coil Bolts: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 106 in·lb) Using a high flash-point solvent, clean off any oil or dirt that may be on the silicone sealant coating area. Dry them with a clea ...

Clutch Plate Warp Inspection
Place each friction plate or steel plate on a surface plate and measure the gap between the surface plate [A] and each friction plate or steel plate [B] with a thickness gauge [C]. The gap is the amount of friction or steel plate warp. If any plate is warped over the service limit, repla ...