Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Tire Air Pressure Inspection

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Adjust the tire air pressure according to the specifications if necessary.

Tire Air Pressure Inspection


Air Pressure (when Cold) Front: Up to 180 kg (397 lb) load:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)

Rear: Up to 180 kg (397 lb) load: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)

Wheels/Tires
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Wheel/Tire Damage Inspection
Remove any imbedded stones [A] or other foreign particles [B] from tread. Visually inspect the tire for cracks and cuts, and replace the tire if necessary. Swelling or high spots indicate int ...

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Coolant Change
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Shift Pedal Installation
Install the rubber damper to the shift pedal. Turn the chamfered side to inside. Assemble: Shift Lever [A] and Locknut [B] (Left-hand Thread) Shift Pedal [C] and Locknut [D] Tie-Rod [E] Turn the grooved end [F] of the tie-rod to the shift lever. Apply grease to the sliding ...

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 ...