Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Stick Coil Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Electrical System / Ignition System / Stick Coil Installation

Apply a thin coat of grease [A] to the stick coils for easy installation.
Insert the stick coils so that the coil heads align with the lines [B] on the cylinder head cover.

Stick Coil Installation

NOTICE

Do not tap the coil head while installing the coil.

After installation, be sure the stick coils are installed securely by pulling up them lightly.
Run the leads correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Stick Coil Removal

Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the stick coil connectors [A]. Pull out the stick coils [B] upward. First, tur ...

Stick Coil Inspection

Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal). Measure the primary winding resistance [A] as follows. Connect the hand tester between the coil terminals. Set the tester to the × 1 ...

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Piston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where cylinder wear is low. Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a thickness gauge. Piston Ring End Gap ...

Battery Ground
Before completing any service on the motorcycle, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent the engine from accidentally turning over. Disconnect the ground cable (–) first and then the positive (+). When completed with the service, first connect the positive (+) cable to the p ...

ESD Actuator Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the electronic steering damper unit (see Steering Damper Removal in the Steering chapter). Connect a digitalmeter to the ESD actuator connector [A]. Measure the ESD actuator resistance. ESD Actuator Resistance Connections: BK lead [1] ← ...