Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Cylinder Head Warp Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Cylinder Head / Cylinder Head Warp Inspection

Clean the cylinder head.
Lay a straightedge across the lower surface of the cylinder head at several positions.
Use a thickness gauge [A] to measure the space between the straightedge [B] and the head.

Cylinder Head Warp Standard: – – –

Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

Cylinder Head Warp Inspection

If the cylinder head is warped more than the service limit, replace it.
If the cylinder head is warped less than the service limit, repair the head by rubbing the lower surface on emery paper secured to a surface plate (first No. 200, then No.

400).

Cylinder Head Installation

NOTE The camshaft cap is machined with the cylinder head, so if a new cylinder head is installed, use the cap that is supplied with the new head. Install the dowel pins. Replace the cylinder ...

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Valve Clearance Inspection Refer to the Valve Clearance Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. ...

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To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound damping adjuster [A] to the desired position. The standard adjuster setting is the 1 3/4 turns out from the fully clockwise position. Rebound Damping Force Adjustment ...

Exploded View
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