Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: General Lubrication

Lubricate the points shown below, with either motor oil or regular grease, in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart or whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions.

Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe off any grease, oil, dirt, or grime.

NOTE

A few drops of oil are effective to keep bolts and nuts from rusting and sticking. This makes removal easier.

Badly rusted nuts, bolts, etc., should be replaced with new ones.

Apply motor oil to the following pivots

• Side Stand
• Clutch Lever
• Front Brake Lever
• Rear Brake Pedal

Lubricate the following cables with a pressure cable luber

• (K) Clutch Inner Cable
• (K) Throttle Inner Cables

Apply grease to the following points

• (K) Clutch Inner Cable Upper End
• (K) Throttle Inner Cable Upper Ends

(K): Should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

NOTE

After connecting the cables, adjust them.