Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Front Fork Disassembly

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Suspension / Front Fork / Front Fork Disassembly

Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each Fork Leg))
Drain the fork oil (see Front Fork Oil Change).
Take the dust seal [A] off the outer tube.
Remove the retaining ring [B].
Separate the outer tube from the inner tube.

Front Fork Disassembly

Remove the following parts from the inner tube.

Slide Bushing [A] Guide Bushing [B] Washer [C] Oil Seal [D] Retaining Ring [E] Dust Seal [F]

Front Fork Disassembly

Front Fork Oil Change

Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each Fork Leg)). Turn the spring preload adjuster fully counterclockwise for removing the piston rod assy easily. Hold the inner tube lower en ...

Front Fork Assembly

Replace the following parts with new ones. Slide Bushing Guide Bushing Oil Seal Install the following parts to the inner tube [A]. Dust Seal [B] Retaining Ring [C] Apply grease ...

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Self-Diagnosis Outline
The self-diagnosis system is monitoring the following mechanisms. DFI System and Ignition System S-KTRC System Immobilizer System (Equipped Models) KIBS and ABS (Equipped Models) ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) System (ZX1000JD/KD) The following warning indicator lights (LED) are used for ...

Water Pump Housing Assembly
NOTICE Do not reuse the mechanical seal and oil seal. Apply high-temperature grease to the new oil seal lips [A]. Press the new oil seal into the housing with a bearing driver [B] until it stops at the bottom surface [C] of the housing. Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129 ...

Inquiries to Rider
Each rider reacts to problems in different ways, so it is important to confirm what kind of condition the rider is dissatisfied with. Try to find out exactly what problem occurs under exactly what conditions by asking the rider; knowing this information may help you reproduce the prob ...