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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Balancer Adjustment
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. Adjust the balancer gear backlash with the engine idling. The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the balancer shaft which has eccentric journals. St ...

Fuse Box Fuse Removal
Remove the left upper inner fairing (see Upper Inner Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Unlock the hook [A] to take off the fuse box 1 [B]. Unlock the hook [C] to lift up the lid. Pull the fuses [A] straight out of the fuse box 1 with needle nose pliers. Fuse Box 2 ...

Coolant Level Inspection
NOTE Check the level when the engine is cold (room or ambient temperature). Check the coolant level in the reserve tank [A] with the motorcycle held perpendicular (Do not use the sidestand). If the coolant level is lower than the “L” level line [B], remove the upper fairing assembly (s ...