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 ...

Valves

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

Other materials:

Special Tools and Sealant
Oil Pressure Gauge, 10 kgf/cm²: 57001-164 Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter, PT3/8: 57001-1233 Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144 Liquid Gasket, TB1211: 56019-120 ...

Compression Damping Force Adjustment
There are two adjustments you can make to the compression damping force. High Speed Compression Damping Adjuster [A] Low Speed Compression Damping Adjuster [B] To adjust the high speed compression damping force, turn the outside damping adjuster with a wrench to the desired position ...

Air Switching Valve (Service Code 64)
Air Switching Valve Removal/Installation Refer to the Air Switching Valve Removal/Installation in the Engine Top End chapter. Air Switching Valve Inspection Refer to the Air Switching Valve Unit Test in the Electrical System chapter. If the air switching valve [A] is normal, check ...