Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Relay Circuit Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Electrical System / Relay Box / Relay Circuit Inspection

Remove the relay box (see Relay Box Removal).
Check conductivity of the following numbered terminals by connecting the hand tester and one 12 V battery to the relay box as shown in the figure (see Relay Box Internal Circuit in this section).

If the tester does not read as specified, replace the relay box.

Relay Circuit Inspection (with the battery disconnected)

*: The actual reading varies with the hand tester used.

Relay Circuit Inspection (with the battery connected)

(+): Apply positive lead.

(–): Apply negative lead.

Relay Box Removal

Remove the left fuel tank cover (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the connectors [A]. Pull out the relay box [B] from the rubber protector [C]. NOTE The ...

Diode Circuit Inspection

Remove the relay box (see Relay Box Removal). Check conductivity of the following pairs of terminals (see Relay Box Internal Circuit in this section). Diode Circuit Inspection The resistan ...

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Coolant Level Inspection
NOTE Check the level when the engine is cold (room or ambient temperature). Check the coolant level in the reserve tank [A] with the motorcycle held perpendicular (Do not use the sidestand). If the coolant level is lower than the “L” level line [B], remove the upper fairing assembly (s ...

Armature Inspection
Using the × 1 Ω hand tester range, measure the resistance between any two commutator segments [A]. Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394 If there is a high resistance or no reading (∞) between any two segments, a winding is open and the starter motor must be replaced. ...

Coolant Change
WARNINGCoolant can be extremely hot and cause severe burns, is toxic and very slippery. Do not remove the radiator cap or attempt to change the coolant when the engine is hot; allow it cool completely. Immediately wipe any spilled coolant from tires, frame, engine or othe ...