What are the valve clearances on a ninja?
Record the individual valve clearances on the 2008 and newer models. Go ahead and adjust the valve clearances for the left cylinder as necessary on the 2007 and older models. Rotate the crankshaft until the â2Tâ mark on the flywheel aligns with the index mark on the crankcase cover.
How do you change the valve on a Ninja 250?
The screw and locknut valve adjustment can be accomplished without further engine disassembly. On the 2007 and older Ninja 250 models, loosen the nut with a 9 mm wrench and turn the adjuster with a flat blade screwdriver to set the gap to middle point of the specified clearance range.
What’s the change in the Ninja valve train?
One of the big changes to the little Ninja is the valve train. The 2008 and newer models use a shim under bucket arrangement for valve clearance adjustment. The older models use screw and locknut. Like most instances of screw and locknut vs. shim adjustment, the service intervals are shorter for the screw and locknut types.
What’s the difference between a Ninja 250 and 300?
The 250 was updated in 2008, and the modernized Ninja 300 arrived in 2013. These bikes are reliable and easy to service, but there are some differences over the years. One of the big changes to the little Ninja is the valve train. The 2008 and newer models use a shim under bucket arrangement for valve clearance adjustment.
Where is the valve clearance on a Kawasaki Ninja?
The only really sneaky bolt is right under the center of the nose of the bike (between the lights). It attaches to the two big side fairings and you won’t see it unless you look. Then we remove the CA scrubber: unplug rubber hoses A and B from the tank. unplug C from the scrubber.
The screw and locknut valve adjustment can be accomplished without further engine disassembly. On the 2007 and older Ninja 250 models, loosen the nut with a 9 mm wrench and turn the adjuster with a flat blade screwdriver to set the gap to middle point of the specified clearance range.
One of the big changes to the little Ninja is the valve train. The 2008 and newer models use a shim under bucket arrangement for valve clearance adjustment. The older models use screw and locknut. Like most instances of screw and locknut vs. shim adjustment, the service intervals are shorter for the screw and locknut types.
The 250 was updated in 2008, and the modernized Ninja 300 arrived in 2013. These bikes are reliable and easy to service, but there are some differences over the years. One of the big changes to the little Ninja is the valve train. The 2008 and newer models use a shim under bucket arrangement for valve clearance adjustment.