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 ...

Other materials:

Intake Air Temperature Sensor Resistance Inspection
Remove the intake air temperature sensor (see Intake Air Temperature Sensor Removal). Suspend the sensor [A] in a container of machine oil so that the heat-sensitive portion is submerged. Suspend a thermometer [B] with the heat-sensitive portion [C] located in almost the same depth with ...

Special Tools
Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143 Oil Seal & Bearing Remover: 57001-1058 Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129 Jack: 57001-1238 Bearing Remover Head, 15 × 17: 57001-1267 Fork Oil Level Gauge: 57001-1290 Bearing Remover Shaft, 13: 57001-1377 Fork Oil Seal Driver, 43: 57001-15 ...

Battery
The battery installed in this motorcycle is a sealed type, so it is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water. The sealing strip should not be pulled off once the specified electrolyte has been installed in the battery for initial service. However, in or ...