Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Periodic Maintenance

Tie-Rod Operation Inspection

In this manual: Periodic Maintenance
General Information — 26Periodic Maintenance — 66Fuel System (DFI) — 79Cooling System — 28Engine Top End — 51Clutch — 24Engine Lubrication System — 28Engine Removal/Installation — 5Crankshaft/Transmission — 65Wheels/Tires — 22Final Drive — 17Brakes — 54Suspension — 36Steering — 17Frame — 40Electrical System — 104Self-Diagnosis System — 112Appendix — 10
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  • Pump the rear seat down and up 4 or 5 times, and inspect the smooth stroke.

If the tie-rod [A] do not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the fasteners and tie-rod bearings (see Tie-Rod/Rocker Arm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the Suspension chapter).

Tie-Rod Operation Inspection

In this photo, the foot guard has been removed for clarity.

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