Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Upper Fairing Assembly Disassembly

Upper Fairing Assembly Installation

Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following. Run the hoses, leads and harness correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter). Spread the upper fai ...

Upper Inner Fairing Removal

Remove: Quick Rivet [A] Bolt [B] Clear the projection [C] from the hole and remove the upper inner fairing. ...

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Coolant Deterioration Inspection
Remove the right lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Visually inspect the coolant in the reserve tank [A]. If whitish cotton-like wafts are observed, aluminum parts in the cooling system are corroded. If the coolant is brown, iron or steel parts are rusting. I ...

Shift Fork/Gear Groove Wear Inspection
Measure the thickness of the shift fork ears [A], and measure the width [B] of the gear grooves. If the thickness of a shift fork ear is less than the service limit, the shift fork must be replaced. Shift Fork Ear Thickness Standard: 5.7 6.0 mm (0.224 0.236 in.) Service Limit: 5.6 mm ...

Chain Slack Inspection
Set the motorcycle up on its side stand. Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest, and measure the maximum chain slack by pulling up and pushing down the chain midway between the engine sprocket and rear wheel sprocket. A. Chain Slack If the ...