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:

Brake Disc Warp Inspection
Raise the wheel off the ground with the jack. Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 For front disc inspection, turn the handlebar fully to one side. Set up a dial gauge against the disc [A] as shown in the figure and measure disc runout, while turning [B] the ...

Tightening Sequence
Generally, when installing a part with several bolts, nuts, or screws, start them all in their holes and tighten them to a snug fit. Then tighten them according to the specified sequence to prevent case warpage or deformation which can lead to malfunction. Conversely when loosening the bolts, n ...

Clutch
Clutch Operation Inspection Pull the clutch lever just enough to take up the free play [A]. Measure the gap between the lever and the lever holder. If the gap is too wide, the clutch may not release fully. If the gap is too narrow, the clutch may not engage fully. In either case, adjust ...