Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Piston Wear Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Crankshaft/Transmission / Pistons / Piston Wear Inspection

Measure the outside diameter [A] of each piston 5 mm (0.20 in.) [B] up from the bottom of the piston at a right angle to the direction of the piston pin.

If the measurement is under service limit, replace the piston.

Piston Wear Inspection

Piston Diameter

Standard: 75.959 75.974 mm
(2.9905 2.9911 in.)
Service Limit: 75.81 mm (2.985 in.)

Cylinder (Upper Crankcase) Wear Inspection

Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting). Remove the pistons (see Piston Removal). Assemble the cylinder (upper crankcase) [A], the cylinder head [B] and the cylinder head gasket [C]. ...

Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection

Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating. The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces. If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings. With the pist ...

Other materials:

Meter instruments
Upper Button Lower Button Tachometer (with Shift-Up Indicator) Red Zone Ambient Brightness Sensor Turn Signal Indicator Light Warning Indicator Light (Red) Neutral Indicator Light Multifunction Meter High Beam Indicator Light Warning Indicator Light (Yellow) Fuel ...

Front, Rear Wheel Rotation Difference Abnormal Inspection (Service Code b 25)
Check the following and correct the faulty part. Incorrect Tire Pressure Tires not recommended for the motorcycle were installed (incorrect tire size). Deformation of Wheel or Tire Missing Teeth or Clogging with Foreign Matter of Sensor Rotor (see Wheel Rotation Sensor Rotor Inspe ...

Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Wiring Inspection (Service Code b 45)
Disconnect the rear wheel rotation sensor lead connector [A] (see Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal in the Brakes chapter). Disconnect the KIBS hydraulic unit lead connector (see KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal in the Brakes chapter). Check the wiring continuity of the G lead and R ...