Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Valves

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Valves

Valve Clearance Inspection

Refer to the Valve Clearance Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Cylinder Head Warp Inspection
Clean the cylinder head. Lay a straightedge across the lower surface of the cylinder head at several positions. Use a thickness gauge [A] to measure the space between the straightedge [B] a ...

Valve Removal
Remove the cylinder head (see Cylinder Head Removal). Remove the valve lifter and shim. Mark and record the valve lifter and shim locations so they can be installed in their original position ...

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Lights and Switches Operation Inspection
First Step Set the gear position in the neutral position. Turn the ignition switch to ON. The following lights should go on according to below table. If the following light does not go on, inspect the meter unit (see Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter). ...

System Components
1. FI ECU The FI ECU analyzes the motorcycle conditions based on the signals from the front/rear wheel rotation sensors and FI sensors (such as the crankshaft sensor and main throttle sensor), and controls engine power by reducing the number of ignition and retarding the ignition timing. The m ...

Engine Oil Flow Chart
1. Oil Screen 2. Oil Pump 3. Oil Pressure Relief Valve 4. Oil Filter 5. Oil Pipe 6. Oil Cooler 7. Balancer Oil Passage 8. Main Oil Passage 9. Crankshaft Oil Passage 10. Oil Pressure Switch 11. Camshaft Oil Passages 12. Drive Shaft Oil Passage 13. Output Shaft Oil Passage 14. Starter ...