Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Starter Clutch Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Crankshaft/Transmission / Starter Clutch / Starter Clutch Installation

Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one and apply grease.
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the starter clutch shaft [B].
Install: Starter Clutch [C] Spacer (Small Diameter) [D] Spacer (Large Diameter) [E] Starter Clutch Shaft Starter Clutch Shaft Holder [F]

Turn the O-ring side of the shaft to outside as shown in the figure.

Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the starter clutch shaft bolt [G] and the starter clutch shaft holder bolt [H].
Tighten: Torque - Starter Clutch Shaft Holder Bolt: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb) Starter Clutch Shaft Bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)

Starter Clutch Installation

Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Starter Clutch Removal

Remove: Torque Limiter (see Torque Limiter Removal) Transmission Assy (see Transmission Assy Removal) Starter Clutch Shaft Holder Bolt [A] Starter Clutch Shaft Bolt [B] Starter Clutch Sha ...

Starter Clutch Disassembly

Remove the starter clutch (see Starter Clutch Removal). Take the drive gear [A] off the driven gear [B]. Remove the needle bearing [C]. Remove the snap ring [D]. Take the one-way clutch [E] ...

Other materials:

External Shift Mechanism Removal
Remove: Shift Lever (see Shift Pedal Removal) Oil Pump Drive Gear (see Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/ Installation in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Circlip [A] Washer [B] Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144 Remove: Shift Shaft Assembly [A] Washer [B] ...

Spring Plate Free Play Measurement
Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever may feel “spongy” or pulsate when pulled. Hold an extra drive shaft in a vise and install the following c ...

Keys
This motorcycle has a combination key, which is used for the ignition switch, steering lock, seat lock, and fuel tank cap. Included with the key is a key number, which may be stamped on a separate plate. Record the key number in the space provided and store the number in a safe place. If y ...