Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Balance Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Wheels/Tires / Wheels (Rims) / Balance Inspection

Remove the front and rear wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal).
Support the wheel so that it can be spun freely.
Spin the wheel lightly, and mark [A] the wheel at the top when the wheel stops.

Repeat this procedure several times. If the wheel stops of its own accord in various positions, it is well balanced.

If the wheel always stops in one position, adjust the wheel balance (see Balance Adjustment).

Balance Inspection

Axle Inspection

Remove the front and rear axles (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal). Visually inspect the front and rear axle for damages. If the axle is damaged or bent, replace it. Place the axle in V bloc ...

Balance Adjustment

If the wheel always stops in one position, provisionally attach a balance weight [A] on the rim at the marking using adhesive tape. Rotate the wheel 1/4 turn [B], and see whether or not the ...

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Unit Setting
The unit setting in the meter instrument can be changed according to local regulations. Make sure the unit setting is correctly displayed before riding. A. Speedometer B. Meter Display Units NOTE Do not operate the motorcycle with wrong unit (mph or km/h) of the speedometer. To change ...

IC Igniter Inspection
The IC igniter is built in the ECU [A]. Refer to the following items. Interlock Operation Inspection (see Interlock Operation Inspection) Ignition System Troubleshooting (see Ignition System section) ECU Power Supply Inspection (see ECU Power Supply Inspection in the Fuel System (D ...

Oil Filter Replacement
Drain the engine oil (see Engine Oil Change). Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Remove the oil filter [A] with the oil filter wrench [B]. Special Tool - Oil Filter Wrench: 57001-1249 Replace the filter with a new one. Apply grease t ...