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:

Lower Fairing Removal
Remove the quick rivets [A]. Remove: Quick Rivets [A] Bolts [B] Pull up the core by the flat-head screwdriver (–), and then remove the quick rivet. Clear the hook portions on the upper edges [C] from the slots, and remove the left lower fairing [D]. While pulling down ...

External Shift Mechanism Inspection
Examine the shift shaft [A] for any damage. If the shaft is bent, straighten or replace it. If the serration [B] are damaged, replace the shaft. If the spring [C] is damaged in any way, replace it. If the shift mechanism arm [D] is damaged in any way, replace the shaft. Check the s ...

Rear Fender Front Removal
Remove: Flap and Rear Fender Rear (see Flap and Rear Fender Rear Removal) Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Battery (see Battery Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator (see Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Remova ...