If you’re a Kawasaki rider who actually likes turning wrenches instead of mailing parts to someone else, it’s a good week to be scrolling YouTube. Kawi Performance has not one, but two new how-to videos breaking down real engine work the way enthusiasts actually need it: shot on the bench, no mystery cuts, no missing torque specs, and no “just send it” shortcuts.
First up is their latest upload walking viewers through a full Eaton supercharger assembly using the KP Rebuild Kit and their dedicated install tools. From removing old needle bearings to pressing in new ones with a tool that physically stops you from going too deep, the video is a clean blueprint for anyone rebuilding a blower on 250/260/300/310 or other Eaton-based Kawasaki platforms.
The KP crew lays out every step — adding a light grease reservoir, sealing with Ultra Black, torqueing the stainless hardware to 26 ft-lbs, and finishing with both included bottles of supercharger oil. It’s practical, not flashy, and exactly what DIYers wish more shops would show.
But Steve didn’t stop there. Back on November 26, he dropped an even more detailed teardown-to-install tutorial on Kawasaki Ultra 310 cylinder head installation, with the same process applying to every Kawasaki 250/260/300/310 and even naturally aspirated engines.
The video covers proper prep, why you don’t want shop towel fibers on a sealing surface, how to apply oil only where it’s required, and the torque sequence that prevents warping or blow-by. It dives all the way through gasket orientation, stud vs. bolt decisions, setting cam timing marks, Loctite choices, chain tensioner setup, and even the smart final check: rotating the motor by hand to verify you didn’t just build a valve-bending disaster.
Both uploads reinforce what KP is known for: they don’t just sell parts — they show you exactly how to use them. Clean engines, clear footage, precise specs, and zero ego. Whether you’re building a boosted lake toy or refreshing the top end on a high-hour Ultra, these tutorials are as close as you’ll get to having Steve in your garage.
