Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Check 3-1: CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection

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Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

CAN Communication Line Resistance (at Meter Unit) Standard: 122 126 Ω


If the tester reading is not specified, replace the meter unit.

Check 3-1: CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection


Check 3-2: Meter Unit Power Supply Check

Connect the battery positive (+) terminal to the terminal [1] [9].

Connect the battery negative (–) terminal to the terminal [3].

Check 3-2: Meter Unit Power Supply Check


The all LCD segments [A] appear for 3 seconds.

The tachometer (LED) [B] blinks 3 times.

For ZX1000J model, the fuel level warning indicator light (LED) [C] and warning indicator light (Red LED) [D] go on.

For ZX1000K model, the ABS indicator light (LED) [C] and warning indicator light (Red LED) [D] go on.

The following items blinks.

Power Mode Indicator [E] S-KTRC Mode indicator [F] “FUEL” Segment [G] Fuel Level Warning Symbol [H] (ZX1000K model)

Check 3-1: CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection


Meter Unit Inspection
Remove the meter unit (see Meter Unit Removal). [1] Battery (+) [2] Fuel Reserve Switch [3] Ground (–) [4] Unused [5] Right Turn Signal Indicator Light (LED) (+) [6] Left Turn Signal Indi ...

Check 3-3: High Beam Indicator Light (LED) Inspection
Connect the leads in the same circuit as Check 3-2. Connect the terminal [7] to the battery (+) terminal. Check that the high beam indicator light (LED) [A] goes on. If the indicat ...

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Wheel Alignment Inspection
Check that the notch [A] on the alignment indicator [B] aligns with the same swingarm mark or position [C] that the other side alignment indicator notch aligns with. If they do not, adjust the chain slack and align the wheel alignment (see Drive Chain Slack Adjustment). NOTE Wheel align ...

Special Tools
Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143 Oil Seal & Bearing Remover: 57001-1058 Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129 Jack: 57001-1238 Bearing Remover Head, 15 × 17: 57001-1267 Fork Oil Level Gauge: 57001-1290 Bearing Remover Shaft, 13: 57001-1377 Fork Oil Seal Driver, 43: 57001-15 ...

Air Suction Valve Inspection
Remove the air suction valve (see Air Suction Valve Removal). Visually inspect the reeds [A] for cracks, folds, warps, heat damage or other damage. If there is any doubt as to the condition of the reeds, replace the air suction valve as an assembly. Check the reed contact areas [B] of ...