Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Frame Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Frame / Frame / Frame Inspection

Visually inspect the frame for cracks, dents, bending, or warp.

If there is any damage to the frame, replace it.

WARNING

A repaired frame may fail in use, possibly causing an accident resulting in injury or death. If the frame is bent, dented, cracked, or warped, replace it.

Rear Frame Front Installation

Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the rear frame front bolts and tighten them. Torque - Rear Frame Front Bolts: 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 ft·lb) Rear Footpeg Bracket Bolts ...

Windshield

Windshield Removal Remove: Bolts [A] and Washers Windshield [B] Windshield Installation Be sure to install the wellnuts [A] and the washers. Tighten: Torque - Windshield Mounti ...

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Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
The rebound damping force adjuster is located at the upper end of the rear shock absorber. A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster B. To increase damping force C. To decrease damping force Using a screwdriver turn the rebound damping force adjuster clockwise to increase rebound damping or ...

Tie-Rod Removal
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band [A]. Remove the front footpeg bracket bolts [A]. Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 Remove: Upper ...

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. I ...