Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Idle Speed

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Maintenance and adjustment / Idle Speed

The idle speed inspection should be performed in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.

This motorcycle is equipped with the Idle Speed Control valve. If the idle speed is disturbed, inspection of the idle speed control should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

NOTE

While the engine is cold, the fast idle system automatically raises the engine idling speed.

Idle Speed

Engine Vacuum Synchronization

Engine vacuum synchronization must be checked and adjusted periodically in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. NOTE Poor engine vacuum synchronizatio ...

Clutch

Due to friction plate wear and clutch cable stretch over a long period of use, the clutch operation should be checked each day before riding the motorcycle, and must be adjusted in accordance wit ...

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Drive Chain Lubrication Condition Inspection
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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 the adjusters [B] to give the cable plenty of play. Remove the clamp [A]. Remove the up ...