Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Caliper Dust Boot and Friction Boot Damage

Caliper Fluid Seal Damage

The fluid seal (piston seal) [A] is placed around the piston to maintain clearance between the pad and the disc. If the seal is in a poor condition, it could lead the pad to wear excessively or the ...

Caliper Piston and Cylinder Damage

Visually inspect the pistons [A] and cylinder surfaces [B]. Replace the caliper if the cylinder and piston are badly scores or rusty. Front Caliper [C] Rear Caliper [D] ...

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DFI System Wiring Diagram
Part Names 1. Air Intake Solenoid Valve (Other than US, CA and CAL Models) 2. Front Wheel Rotation Sensor 3. Engine Stop Switch 4. Starter Button 5. Air Switching Valve 6. Stick Coil #1, #2, #3, #4 7. Spark Plugs 8. Intake Air Temperature Sensor 9. Crankshaft Sensor 10. Secondary Fuel ...

Piston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where cylinder wear is low. Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a thickness gauge. Piston Ring End Gap ...

Jump starting
If your motorcycle battery is “run down”, it should be removed and charged. If this is not practical, a 12 volt booster battery and jumper cables may be used to start the engine. DANGER Battery acid generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive under certain conditions. It i ...