Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Maintenance and adjustment / Rear Shock Absorber / Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

Press down on the seat several times to inspect the stroke.
Visually inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leaks.
If there is any doubt about the rear shock absorber, it should be inspected by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

A. Rear Shock Absorber

Spring Preload Adjustment

The spring adjusting nut on the rear shock absorber can be adjusted.

If the spring action feels too soft or too stiff, have it adjusted by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Rear Shock Absorber

The rear shock absorber should be checked for operation and oil leakage in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. For various riding or load conditions the rear shock absorber can be adj ...

Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

The rebound damping force adjuster is located at the upper end of the rear shock absorber. A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster B. To increase damping force C. To decrease damping force Usin ...

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