Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Wheel Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Wheels/Tires / Wheels (Rims) / Wheel Inspection

Raise the front/rear wheel off the ground.

Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
Spin the wheel lightly, and check for roughness or binding.

Wheel Inspection

If roughness or binding is found, replace the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Removal/Installation).

Inspect the wheel for small cracks, dents, bending, or warp.

If there is any damage to the wheel, replace the wheel.

Remove the wheel, and support it with the tire by the axle.
Measure the rim runout, axial [A] and radial [B], with a dial gauge.

If rim runout exceeds the service limit, check the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Inspection).

If the problem is not due to the bearings, replace the wheel.

Rim Runout (with tire installed) Standard: Axial TIR 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) or less

Radial TIR 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) or less

Service Limit: Axial TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)

Radial TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)

WARNING

Damaged wheel parts may fail and cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Never attempt to repair a damaged wheel part. If the wheel part is damaged, it must be replaced with a new one.

Rear Wheel Installation

Apply high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips. Fit the collars on the both sides of the hub. Left Side Collar [A] Right Side Collar [B] (with Flange) Engage the drive chai ...

Axle Inspection

Remove the front and rear axles (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal). Visually inspect the front and rear axle for damages. If the axle is damaged or bent, replace it. Place the axle in V bloc ...

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Subthrottle Valve Actuator Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Turn the ignition switch to ON. Check to see that all the subthrottle valves [A] open and close smoothly. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. I ...

Torque Limiter Installation
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the torque limiter shaft [A]. Install the torque limiter [B], the collar [C] and the shaft. Turn the large-hole end of the shaft to inside as shown in the figure. Replace the washer [D] with a new one. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the t ...

Multifunction Display
The multifunction display indicates the following modes. Odometer Trip meter A Trip meter B Current Mileage Average Mileage Fuel Consumption Stop Watch These display modes can be shifted by pushing the upper button. NOTE The “FUEL” warning can be indicated if the ...