Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Throttle Grip and Cables

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Fuel System (DFI) / Throttle Grip and Cables

Free Play Inspection

Refer to the Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Free Play Adjustment

Refer to the Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Cable Installation

Install the throttle cables in accordance with the Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter.
Install the lower ends of the throttle cables in the throttle pulley on the throttle body assy after installing the upper ends of the throttle cables in the grip.
After installation, adjust each cable properly (see Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

WARNING

Operation with incorrectly routed or improperly adjusted cables could result in an unsafe riding condition.

Be sure the cables are routed correctly and properly adjusted.

Cable Lubrication

Refer to the Chassis Parts Lubrication in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Fuel Injector Fuel Line Inspection

Remove: Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal) Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal) Disconnect: Primary and Secondary Fuel Hoses (see Fuel Hose Replacement in the Periodic Mai ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Gear Position Switch Removal
Remove: Oil Pump (see Oil pump Removal in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Engine Sprocket (see Engine Sprocket Removal in the Final Drive chapter) Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Disconnect the connector [A]. Remove: Screws [A] ...

Throttle Control System Inspection
Check the throttle grip free play [A]. If the free play is incorrect, adjust the throttle cables. Throttle Grip Free Play Standard: 2 3 mm (0.08 0.12 in.) Check that the throttle grip [B] moves smoothly from full open to close, and the throttle closes quickly and completely by the ...

Rear Master Cylinder Removal
Unscrew the brake hose banjo bolt [A] and remove the brake hose (see Brake Hose and Pipe Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Remove: Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts [B] Foot Guard [C] Screw and Stopper [D] Bolt [E] Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts [F] Cable Guide [G ...