Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Exhaust Pipe Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Muffler / Exhaust Pipe Installation

Replace the exhaust pipe gaskets [A] and premuffler chamber gasket [B] with new ones.
Install the premuffler chamber gasket to the premuffler chamber [C] until it is bottomed so that the chamfer side faces exhaust pipe [D].
Install the exhaust pipe clamp [E] as shown in the figure.

Insert the projection [F] into the slot [G].

Install the exhaust pipe.
Tighten the following bolts securely.

Exhaust Pipe Holder Nuts [H] Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt [I]

Exhaust Pipe Installation

Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
Thoroughly warm up the engine, wait until the engine cools down, retighten all the bolts and nuts.

Exhaust Pipe Removal

Remove: Radiator (see Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal in the Cooling System chapter) Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt [A] (Loosen) Remove the exhaust pipe holder nuts [A], and pull out the ...

Exhaust Butterfly Valve Cable Removal

Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Open the clamp [A] and free the cables. Slide the dust covers [B]. Loosen the locknuts [A], and turn t ...

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Battery Charging
Remove the battery from the motorcycle (see Battery Removal). Attach the leads from the charger and charge the battery at a rate (amperage x hours) that is indicated on the battery. If it is not possible to read the rate, charge the battery at an amperage that is about 1/10th of the ...

Cam Wear Inspection
Remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal). Measure the height [A] of each cam with a micrometer. If the cams are worn down past the service limit, replace the camshaft. Cam Height Standard: Exhaust 35.043 35.157 mm (1.3796 1.3841 in.) Intake 38.243 38.357 mm (1.5056 1.5101 in. ...

Brake Hose and Pipe Damage and Installation Condition Inspection
Inspect the brake hoses, pipes and fittings for deterioration, cracks and signs of leakage. The high pressure inside the brake line can cause fluid to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained. Bend and twist the rubber hose while examining it. Replace the ...