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 ...

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Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert/Journal Wear Inspection
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting). Cut strips of plastigage to journal width. Place a strip on each journal parallel to the crankshaft installed in the correct position. Tighten the crankcase bolts to the specified torque (see Crankcase Assembly). NOTE Do not turn ...

Starter Motor Assembly
Install the positive brush assy [A] and the starter motor terminal [B] as shown in the figure. Replace the O-ring [C] with a new one, and install it. Install: Brush Springs [A] Negative Brush Assy [B] Turn the stopper side [C] to inside. Tighten: Torque - Brush Holder S ...

Tire Tread Wear Inspection
As the tire tread wears down, the tire becomes more susceptible to puncture and failure. An accepted estimate is that 90% of all tire failures occur during the last 10% of tread life (90% worn). So it is false economy and unsafe to use the tires until they are bald. Measure the tread depth a ...