Kawasaki Ninja

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Electrical Wiring

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Electrical System / Electrical Wiring

Wiring Inspection

If any wiring is poor, replace the damaged wiring.

If the connector is corroded or dirty, clean it carefully. If it is damaged, replace it.

Wiring Inspection


Use the wiring diagram to find the ends of the lead which is suspected of being a problem.

Connect the hand tester between the ends of the leads.

Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

Set the tester to the × 1 Ω range, and read the tester.

If the tester does not read 0 Ω, the lead is defective. Replace the lead or the wiring harness [A] if necessary.

Wiring Inspection


Precautions
There are a number of important precautions that are musts when servicing electrical systems. Learn and observe all the rules below. Do not reverse the battery cable connections. This will bur ...

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Valve Clearance Adjustment
To change the valve clearance, remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal in the Engine Top End chapter) and valve lifters. Replace the shim with one of a different thickness. NOTE Mark and record the locations of the valve lifters and shims so that they can be reinstalled in their ...

Fuel Type
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum Antiknock Index of 90. The Antiknock Index is posted on service station pumps. The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance to detonation or “knocking.” The Antiknock Index is an average of the Research Octane Number (R ...

Valve Guide Installation
Apply engine oil to the valve guide outer surface before installation. Heat the area around the valve guide hole to about 120 150°C (248 302°F). NOTICE Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This will warp the cylinder head. Soak the cylinder head and heat the oil. Usin ...