Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Frame / Fairings / Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Remove: Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal) Center Inner Fairing (see Center Inner Fairing Removal) Upper Inner Fairings (see Upper Inner Fairing Removal) Windshield (see Windshield Removal)
Disconnect the front turn signal light lead connector [A] (both sides).
Remove the bolts [B] and the rear view mirror [C] (both sides).

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Disconnect: Regulator/Rectifier Connectors [A] Headlight Lead Connector [B]
Remove the fuse box [C].
Open the clamp [D].

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Disconnect: City Light Lead Connector [A] Headlight Lead Connector [B]
Open the clamps [C].

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

For models equipped with an evaporative emission control system, note the following.

Take the hoses [A] off the canister [B].

Open the clamp [C].

Remove the quick rivet [D].

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Remove the bolts [A], and take off the upper fairing assembly.

Upper Fairing Assembly Removal

Lower Fairing Installation

Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following. When installing the pad [A], align the edge of the pad and the marking of the fairing [B]. When installing the pad [C], align the ed ...

Upper Fairing Assembly Installation

Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following. Run the hoses, leads and harness correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter). Spread the upper fai ...

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Shift Fork/Gear Groove Wear Inspection
Measure the thickness of the shift fork ears [A], and measure the width [B] of the gear grooves. If the thickness of a shift fork ear is less than the service limit, the shift fork must be replaced. Shift Fork Ear Thickness Standard: 5.7 6.0 mm (0.224 0.236 in.) Service Limit: 5.6 mm ...

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 ...

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