Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Upper Crankcase Assembly

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Crankshaft/Transmission / Crankcase / Crankcase Assembly / Upper Crankcase Assembly

When installing the breather plate, replace the gasket [A] with a new one.

Upper Crankcase Assembly

Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the bolts [A] and tighten them.

Torque - Breather Plate Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Upper Crankcase Assembly

Install the fitting [A] until it is bottomed.

Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the breather plug [B] and tighten it.

Torque - Breather Plug: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 ft·lb) View from Upside [C]
Install the plug [D] so that the plug surface [E] is flush with the end of the hole.

View from Left Side [F]

Upper Crankcase Assembly

Install the plate [A] as shown in the figure.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the plate bolts [B].
Tighten: Torque - Plate Bolts: 4.9 N·m (0.50 kgf·m, 43 in·lb) View from Right Side [C]

Upper Crankcase Assembly

Install: Oil Jet Nozzles (Black) (Part No.: 92062-0010) [A] Oil Jet Nozzles (White) (Part No.: 92062-0004) [B]
Tighten: Torque - Oil Jet Nozzles (M5): 2.9 N·m (0.30 kgf·m, 26 in·lb)

Upper Crankcase Assembly

Crankcase Assembly

NOTICE The upper and lower crankcase halves are machined at the factory in the assembled state, so the crankcase halves must be replaced as a set. With a high flash-point solvent, clean off the ...

Lower Crankcase Assembly

Install the ball bearing [A] and the oil level inspection window [B] until they are bottomed Apply soap and water solution to the oil level inspection window before installation. Install ...

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Throttle Body Assy Assembly
Before assembling, blow away dirt or dust from the throttle body and delivery pipe assy by applying compressed air. Replace the O-rings [A] of the joint pipe [B] with new ones. Apply engine oil to the new O-rings, and insert it to the delivery pipes [C]. Insert the joint pipe so th ...

Torque Limiter Installation
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the torque limiter shaft [A]. Install the torque limiter [B], the collar [C] and the shaft. Turn the large-hole end of the shaft to inside as shown in the figure. Replace the washer [D] with a new one. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the t ...

Washing Your Motorcycle
Rinse your bike with cold water from a garden hose to remove any loose dirt. Mix a mild neutral detergent (designed for motorcycles or automobiles) and water in a bucket. Use a soft cloth or sponge to wash your motorcycle. If needed, use a mild degreaser to remove any oil or greas ...