Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Cable Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Clutch / Clutch Lever and Cable / Cable Installation

Run the clutch cable correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Adjust the clutch cable (see Clutch Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Cable Lubrication

Refer to the Chassis Parts Lubrication in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Cable Removal

Remove: Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Loosen the nuts [A], an ...

Clutch Lever Installation

Install the clutch lever so that the mating surface [A] of the clutch lever clamp is aligned with the punch mark [B] of the handlebar. Tighten the upper clamp bolt first, and then the lower ...

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Spring Plate Free Play Adjustment
NOTE The free play adjustment is performed by replacing the steel plate(s). Measure the clutch spring plate free play (see Clutch Spring Plate Free Play Measurement), and then replace the steel plate(s) which brings the free play within the usable range. Spring Plate Free Play Usable ...

Transmission Assy Assembly
Install the ball bearing [A] until it is bottomed. Turn the oil seal side to the bottom. Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129 Install the bearing holder [B]. Turn the flat side to the bottom. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the bearing holder bolts [C]. Tighten: ...

Cable Removal
Remove: Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Loosen the nuts [A], and slide the lower end of the clutch cable to give the cable plenty of play. Screw in the ...