Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber

Spring Tension Inspection

Since a spring becomes shorter as it weakens, check its free length [A] to determine its condition. If the spring of either fork leg is shorter than the service limit, it must be replaced. If ...

Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound damping adjuster [A] to the desired position. The standard adjuster setting is the 1 3/4 turns out from the fully clockwise position. ...

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Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Output Voltage Inspection
Measure the output voltage at the intake air pressure sensor #2 in the same way as input voltage inspection, note the following. Disconnect the intake air pressure sensor #2 connector and connect the measuring adapter [A] between these connectors. [B] Main Harness [C] Intake Air Pressu ...

Air Cleaner Oil Draining
A drain hose is connected to the bottom of the air cleaner to drain water or oil accumulated in the cleaner part. Visually check the drain hose [A] if the water or oil accumulates. If any water or oil accumulates in the hose, remove the plug [B] from the drain hose and drain it. ...

Rear Caliper Holder Shaft Wear
The caliper body must slide smoothly on the caliper holder shafts [A]. If the body does not slide smoothly, one pad will wear more than the other, pad wear will increase, and constant drag on the disc will raise brake and brake fluid temperature. Check to see that the caliper holder shafts ar ...