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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Transmission Assy Installation
Assemble the transmission assy (see Transmission Assy Assembly). Be sure that the dowel pins are in position. Install the transmission assy on the crankcase. Tighten: Torque - Transmission Case Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb) Install: Shift Shaft (see External Shift Mechani ...

Drive Chain Slack Inspection
NOTE Check the slack with the motorcycle setting on its sidestand. Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubricate it if it appears dry. Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspection). Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest. Measure the ver ...

Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound damping adjuster [A]. The standard adjuster setting is the 3 3/4 turns out from the fully clockwise position. WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling may be impaired and a hazardous condition may res ...