Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Front Footpeg Position

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / General information / Front Footpeg Position

The right and left front footpegs can be selected to one of two positions to suit the front preferences. Have the front footpeg positions changed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

A. Bolts

B. Upper Position (Standard)

C. Lower Position

NOTE

Install the front footpegs with same height on both sides. Do not ride the motorcycle with footpegs installed unevenly.

Tightening Torque

Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

Air Cleaner Intake

The air cleaner intake allows air to enter the fuel system. Never allow anything to restrict the flow of air into the air cleaner. A restricted air cleaner will reduce performance and increase exh ...

Break-in

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Other materials:

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NOTICE Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal may damage them. Visually inspect the rocker arm, or tie-rod sleeves [A] and needle bearings [B]. The rollers in a needle bearing normally wear very little, and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring, inspect the ...

Valve Guide Installation
Apply engine oil to the valve guide outer surface before installation. Heat the area around the valve guide hole to about 120 150°C (248 302°F). NOTICE Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This will warp the cylinder head. Soak the cylinder head and heat the oil. Usin ...

Front Fork Removal (Each Fork Leg)
Loosen the front fork top plug [A] beforehand if the fork leg is to be disassembled. Special Tool - Top Plug Wrench (45 mm) [B]: 57001-1741 NOTE Loosen the top plug after loosening the handlebar clamp bolt [C] and upper front fork clamp bolt [D]. Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Up ...