Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Frame / Fairings / Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Remove: Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal) Center Inner Fairing (see Center Inner Fairing Removal) Upper Inner Fairings (see Upper Inner Fairing Removal) Windshield (see Windshield Removal)
Disconnect the front turn signal light lead connector [A] (both sides).
Remove the bolts [B] and the rear view mirror [C] (both sides).

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Disconnect: Regulator/Rectifier Connectors [A] Headlight Lead Connector [B]
Remove the fuse box [C].
Open the clamp [D].

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Disconnect: City Light Lead Connector [A] Headlight Lead Connector [B]
Open the clamps [C].

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

For models equipped with an evaporative emission control system, note the following.

Take the hoses [A] off the canister [B].

Open the clamp [C].

Remove the quick rivet [D].

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Remove the bolts [A], and take off the upper fairing assembly.

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Lower Fairing Installation

Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following. When installing the pad [A], align the edge of the pad and the marking of the fairing [B]. When installing the pad [C], align the ed ...

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 ...

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Tightening Sequence
Generally, when installing a part with several bolts, nuts, or screws, start them all in their holes and tighten them to a snug fit. Then tighten them according to the specified sequence to prevent case warpage or deformation which can lead to malfunction. Conversely when loosening the bolts, n ...

Gear Position Switch Removal
Remove: Oil Pump (see Oil pump Removal in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Engine Sprocket (see Engine Sprocket Removal in the Final Drive chapter) Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Disconnect the connector [A]. Remove: Screws [A] ...

External Shift Mechanism Removal
Remove: Shift Lever (see Shift Pedal Removal) Oil Pump Drive Gear (see Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/ Installation in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Circlip [A] Washer [B] Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144 Remove: Shift Shaft Assembly [A] Washer [B] ...