Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Chassis Parts Lubrication

• Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe off any grease, oil, dirt, or grime.
• Lubricate the points listed below with indicated lubricant.

NOTE

Whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions, or especially after using a high-pressure water spray, perform the general lubrication.

Pivots: Lubricate with Grease.

Brake Lever

Brake Pedal

Clutch Lever

Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Joint Pin

Sidestand

Points: Lubricate with Grease

Clutch Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends [A] Throttle Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends

Cables: Lubricate with Rust Inhibitor.

Clutch Cable

Throttle Cables

• Lubricate the cables by seeping the oil between the cable and housing

The cable may be lubricated by using a commercially available pressure cable lubricator with an aerosol cable lubricant.

• With the cable disconnected at both ends, the inner cable should move freely [A] within the cable housing.

If cable movement is not free after lubricating, if the cable is frayed [B], or if the cable housing is kinked [C], replace the cable.