Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Air Switching Valve Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Clean Air System / Air Switching Valve Removal

NOTICE

Never drop the air switching valve especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the air switching valve can damaged it.

Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Disconnect the hoses [B] from the air suction valve covers, and remove the air switching valve [C].

Air Switching Valve Removal

Air Suction Valve Inspection

Remove the air suction valve (see Air Suction Valve Removal). Visually inspect the reeds [A] for cracks, folds, warps, heat damage or other damage. If there is any doubt as to the condition ...

Air Switching Valve Installation

Install the air switching valve [A] with hose [B] as shown in the figure. Front [C] Left Side View [D] White Paint [E] Air Switching Valve Operation Test Refer to the Air Sucti ...

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

Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber
If your motorcycle has leather accessories, special care must be taken. Use a leather cleaner/treatment to clean and care for leather accessories. Washing leather parts with detergent and water will damage them, shortening their life. Vinyl parts should be washed with the rest of themo ...

Radiator Inspection
Remove the radiator (see Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal). Check the radiator core. If there are obstructions to air flow, remove them. If the corrugated fins [A] are deformed, carefully straighten them. If the air passages of the radiator core are blocked more than 20% by unremovable ...