Kawasaki Ninja

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Location of parts

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Location of parts

Location of parts


  1. Clutch Lever
  2. Left Handlebar Switches
  3. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster (Front Fork)
  4. Compression damping force adjuster (Front Fork)
  5. Meter Instruments
  6. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front)
  7. Right Handlebar Switches
  8. Front Brake Lever
  9. Throttle Grip
  10. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
  11. Electronic Steering Damper

Location of parts


  1. Headlight
  2. Air Cleaner Intake
  3. Turn Signal Lights
  4. Spark Plugs
  5. Air Cleaner
  6. Fuel Tank
  7. Rider’s Seat
  8. Seat Lock
  9. Passenger’s Seat
  10. Tail/Brake Light
  11. License Plate Light
  12. Brake Disc
  13. Spring Preload Adjuster
  14. Front Fork
  15. Brake Caliper
  16. Side Stand
  17. Shift Pedal
  18. Compression damping force adjusters
  19. Drive Chain
  20. Chain Adjuster
  21. Fuse Box

Location of parts


  1. Fuse Boxes
  2. Battery
  3. Rebound damping force adjuster
  4. Fuel Tank Cap
  5. Coolant Reserve Tank
  6. Muffler
  7. Swingarm
  8. Rear Shock Absorber
  9. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear)
  10. Rear Brake Pedal
  11. Rear Brake Light Switch
  12. Oil Level Inspection Window
Serial number locations
The engine and frame serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They are the only means of identifying your particular machine from others of the same model type. These serial numbers m ...

Loading and accessories information
WARNINGIncorrect loading, improper installation or use of accessories, or modification of your motorcyclemay result in an unsafe riding condition. Before you ride the motorcycle, ...

Other materials:

Information for Coolant
To protect the cooling system (consisting of the aluminum engine and radiator) from rust and corrosion, the use of corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals in the coolant is essential. If coolant containing corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals are not used, over a period of time, the cooling ...

Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert/Journal Wear Inspection
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting). Cut strips of plastigage to journal width. Place a strip on each journal parallel to the crankshaft installed in the correct position. Tighten the crankcase bolts to the specified torque (see Crankcase Assembly). NOTE Do not turn ...

Cam Wear Inspection
Remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal). Measure the height [A] of each cam with a micrometer. If the cams are worn down past the service limit, replace the camshaft. Cam Height Standard: Exhaust 35.043 35.157 mm (1.3796 1.3841 in.) Intake 38.243 38.357 mm (1.5056 1.5101 in. ...