Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Balancer Assemble

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Crankshaft/Transmission / Balancer / Balancer Assemble

Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the ribs of the balancer [A].

Balancer Assemble

Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the ribs of the balancer gear [A].
Check that the rubber dampers [B] are in place.

Face the linked portion [C] to the bottom.

Balancer Assemble

Assemble the balancer weight [A] and the gear [B].

Align the punch mark [C] of the balancer weight and the groove [D] of the gear.

Balancer Assemble

Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the needle bearings [A].
Install the needle bearings and the washers [B].

Face the grooved side of the washer to inside.

Balancer Assemble

Balancer Removal

Remove: Engine (see Engine Removal in the Engine Removal/Installation chapter) Oil Pan (see Oil Pan Removal in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Remove: Balancer Shaft Clamp Lever ...

Balancer Installation

Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4 positions TDC. Install the balancer assembly as follows. Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection [B] on the cran ...

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Engine Oil
In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at the proper level, and change the oil and replace the oil filter in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Not only do dirt and metal particles collect in the oil, but the oil itself los ...

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
This is a three-position, key-operated switch. The key can be removed from the switch when it is in the OFF or LOCK position. A. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock B. ON position C. OFF position D. LOCK position NOTE The tail, city and license plate lights are on whenever the ignition key i ...

Chain Slack Inspection
Set the motorcycle up on its side stand. Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest, and measure the maximum chain slack by pulling up and pushing down the chain midway between the engine sprocket and rear wheel sprocket. A. Chain Slack If the ...