Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Chassis Parts Lubrication

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Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe off any grease, oil, dirt, or grime.
Lubricate the points listed below with indicated lubricant.

NOTE

Whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions, or especially after using a high-pressure water spray, perform the general lubrication.

Pivots: Lubricate with Grease.

Brake Lever

Brake Pedal

Clutch Lever

Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Joint Pin

Sidestand

Points: Lubricate with Grease

Clutch Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends [A] Throttle Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends

Points: Lubricate with Grease

Cables: Lubricate with Rust Inhibitor.

Clutch Cable

Throttle Cables

Lubricate the cables by seeping the oil between the cable and housing

Cables: Lubricate with Rust Inhibitor.

The cable may be lubricated by using a commercially available pressure cable lubricator with an aerosol cable lubricant.

With the cable disconnected at both ends, the inner cable should move freely [A] within the cable housing.

If cable movement is not free after lubricating, if the cable is frayed [B], or if the cable housing is kinked [C], replace the cable.

Cables: Lubricate with Rust Inhibitor

Others

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Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness Inspection

Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also, check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good condition. NOTE For the engine fasteners, check the tightness of them ...

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Wiring Diagram (Other than US, CA and CAL without KIBS Models)
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Starter Clutch Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one and apply grease. Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the starter clutch shaft [B]. Install: Starter Clutch [C] Spacer (Small Diameter) [D] Spacer (Large Diameter) [E] Starter Clutch Shaft Starter Clutch Shaft Holder [F] Turn the O-ring si ...

Camshaft Chain Tensioner Removal
NOTICE This is a non-return type camshaft chain tensioner. The push rod does not return to its original position once it moves out to take up camshaft chain slack. Observe all the rules listed below. When removing the tensioner, do not take out the mounting bolts only halfway. Retighteni ...