Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Clutch Lever Installation

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

Torque - Clutch Lever Clamp Bolts: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)

There will be a gap at the lower part of the clamp after tightening.

Clutch Lever Installation


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 chapte ...

Clutch Cover
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Rear Sprocket Warp Inspection
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand so that it will turn freely. Set a dial gauge [A] against the rear sprocket [B] near the teeth as shown in the figure, and rotate [C] the rear wheel to measure the sprocket runout (warp). The difference between the highest and lowest di ...

Moving Off
Check that the side stand is up. Pull in the clutch lever. Shift into 1st gear. Open the throttle a little, and start to let out the clutch lever very slowly. As the clutch starts to engage, open the throttle a littlemore, giving the engine just enough fuel to keep it from stallin ...

Shifting Gears
Close the throttle while pulling in the clutch lever. Shift into the next higher or lower gear. Open the throttle part way, while releasing the clutch lever. For smooth riding, each gear position should cover the proper rate of speed shown in the table. WARNINGDownshifti ...