Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Service Code Reading
The service code(s) is displayed on the LCD by the number
of two digits.
NOTE
- The service code of the KIBS and ABS adds “b” at the
left side of the code.
- The service code of the ESD adds “E” at the left side of
the code.

- When there are a number of problems, all the service
codes can be stored and the display will begin starting
from the lowest number service code in the numerical order.
- Then after completing all codes, the display is repeated
until the ignition switch is turned to OFF or upper button
and lower button are pushed for more than two seconds.
- The order of the system’s appearing is the order of
DFI System, Immobilizer System (equipped models),
S-KTRC System, KIBS and ABS (equipped models), and
ESD System (ZX1000JD/KD).
- For example, if three problems occurred in the order of
46, 16, 33, the service codes are displayed (each two
seconds) from the lowest number in the order listed as
shown below.
(16 → 33 → 46) → (16 → 33 → 46) → → ····· (repeated)
- If the no problem or when the repair has been done, warning
indicator light (LED) and warning symbol go off and
service code is not displayed.
NOTE
Use a fully charged battery when conducting
self-diagnosis. Otherwise, the light (LED) and symbol
do not light or blink.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
When a problem occurs with D ...
When repair has been done, warning indicator light (LED) and warning symbol
go off and service
code are not displayed.
But the service codes stored in memory of the ECU are not erased to preserve ...
Other materials:
Camshaft, Camshaft Cap Wear Inspection
Remove the camshaft caps (see Camshaft Removal).
Cut the strips of plastigage (press gauge) to journal width.
Place a strip on each journal parallel to the camshaft installed
in the correct position.
Tighten the camshaft cap bolts and upper camshaft chain
guide bolts to the specified ...
Balancer Adjustment
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
Adjust the balancer gear backlash with the engine idling.
The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the
balancer shaft which has eccentric journals.
St ...
Engine Sprocket Removal
Remove:
Engine Sprocket Cover Bolts [A]
Engine Sprocket Cover [B]
Flatten out the bended washer [A].
Remove the engine sprocket nut [B] and washer.
NOTE
When loosening the engine sprocket nut, hold the rear
brake on.
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand. ...