Kawasaki Ninja

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Valve Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Valves / Valve Removal

Mark and record the valve lifter and shim locations so they can be installed in their original positions.

Valve Removal


Special Tools - Valve Spring Compressor Assembly [A]: 57001-241

Valve Spring Compressor Adapter, 25 [B]: 57001-1019

Valve Spring Compressor Adapter, 24: 57001-1586

Valves
Valve Clearance Inspection Refer to the Valve Clearance Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. ...

Valve Installation
NOTICE Do not lap the valve to the valve seat, using the grinding compound. It will come off oxide film treated surface of the valve. Replace the oil seal with a new one. Apply a thin coat of ...

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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 opening temperature, suspend the thermostat [A] in a container of water and raise the temperature of ...

Fuses
Fuses are arranged in the fuse boxes located under the passenger’s seat and in the left fairing. The main fuse is located under the passenger’s seat. If a fuse fails during operation, inspect the electrical system to determine the cause, and then replace it with a new fuse of proper amp ...

Muffler Body Installation
Replace the muffler body gasket [A] with a new one. Install the muffler body gasket to the premuffler chamber [B] until it is bottomed so that the chamfer side faces premuffler chamber. Install the muffler body clamp [C] as shown in the figure. Insert the projection [D] into the slot [ ...