Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Throttle Body Assy Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Fuel System (DFI) / Throttle Body Assy / Throttle Body Assy Removal

WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions, creating the potential for serious burns. Make sure the area is well-ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Do not smoke. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Be prepared for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must be completely wiped up immediately.

NOTICE

Never drop the throttle body assy especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the body assy can damage it.

Remove: Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal) Primary and Secondary Fuel Hoses (see Fuel Hose Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter)
Disconnect: Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Connector [A] Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Connector [B] Subthrottle Valve Actuator Connector [C] Intake Air Pressure Sensor #1 Connector [D] Hose [E] (Other than US, CA and CAL Models)
For the California and Southeast Asia models, pull off the vacuum hose.

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Disconnect: Primary Fuel Injector Connectors [A]

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Remove the caps [A] on both sides.

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Loosen the throttle body assy holder clamp bolts [A].

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Remove the throttle body assy [A] from the throttle body assy holders.
Disconnect: Main Throttle Sensor Connector [B] Subthrottle Sensor Connector [C]

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Remove: Clamp [A] Throttle Cable Lower Ends [B]
After removing the throttle body assy, stuff pieces of lint -free, clean cloth into the throttle body assy holders.

Throttle Body Assy Removal

NOTICE

If dirt gets into the engine, excessive engine wear and possible engine damage will occur.

Throttle Body Assy

Idle Speed Inspection Refer to the Idle Speed Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. Synchronization Inspection/Adjustment Refer to the Engine Vacuum Synchronization Inspection in the P ...

Throttle Body Assy Installation

Apply a thin coat of grease to the throttle cable lower ends. Fit the accelerator cable end [A] and the decelerator cable end [B] into the throttle pulley. Install the clamp [C] securely. ...

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Balancer Adjustment
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. Adjust the balancer gear backlash with the engine idling. The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the balancer shaft which has eccentric journals. St ...

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 ...

Battery Ground
Before completing any service on the motorcycle, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent the engine from accidentally turning over. Disconnect the ground cable (–) first and then the positive (+). When completed with the service, first connect the positive (+) cable to the p ...