Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Premuffler Chamber Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Muffler / Premuffler Chamber Installation

Replace the premuffler chamber gasket [A] with a new one.
Install the premuffler chamber gasket to the premuffler chamber [B] until it is bottomed so that the chamfer side faces exhaust pipe [C].
Install the exhaust pipe clamp [D] as shown in the figure.
Insert the projection [E] into the slot [F].
Install the premuffler chamber.
Tighten the mounting bolt [G] and clamp bolt [H] securely.

Torque - Premuffler Chamber Mounting Bolt: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)

Premuffler Chamber Installation

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

Premuffler Chamber Removal

Remove: Muffler Body (see Muffler Body Removal) Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter) Oxygen Sensor ...

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 ...

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Gear Position Switch Inspection
NOTE Be sure the transmission and external shift mechanism are good condition. Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the connector [A]. Set the hand tester [A] to the × 1 kΩ or × 100 Ω range and connect i ...

Subthrottle Sensor Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Disconnect the subthrottle sensor connector and connect the harness adapter [A] between these connectors. Spec ...

Shift Fork/Gear Groove Wear Inspection
Measure the thickness of the shift fork ears [A], and measure the width [B] of the gear grooves. If the thickness of a shift fork ear is less than the service limit, the shift fork must be replaced. Shift Fork Ear Thickness Standard: 5.7 6.0 mm (0.224 0.236 in.) Service Limit: 5.6 mm ...