Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: General Precautions

Frequent and proper care of your Kawasaki motorcycle will enhance its appearance, optimize overall performance, and extend its useful life.

Covering your motorcycle with a high quality, breathable motorcycle cover will help protect its finish from harmful UV rays, pollutants, and reduce the amount of dust reaching its surfaces.

WARNING

Build-up of debris or flammable material in and around the vehicle chassis, engine, and exhaust can cause mechanical problems and increase the risk of fire.

When operating the vehicle in conditions that allow debris or flammable material to collect in and around the vehicle, inspect the engine, electrical component and exhaust areas frequently. If debris or flammable materials have collected, park the vehicle outside and stop the engine.

Allow the engine to cool, then remove any collected debris. Do not park or store the vehicle in an enclosed space prior to inspecting for build-up of debris or flammable materials.

Be sure the engine and exhaust are cool before washing.

Avoid applying degreaser to seals, brake pads, and tires.

Avoid all harsh chemicals, solvents, detergents, and household cleaning products such as ammonia-based window cleaners.

Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant will damage the finish of painted and plastic surfaces: wash them off immediately.

Avoid wire brushes, steel wool, and all other abrasive pads or brushes.

Use care when washing the windshield, headlight lens, and other plastic parts as they can easily be scratched.

Avoid using pressure washers; water can penetrate seals and electrical components and damage your motorcycle.

Avoid spraying water in delicate areas such as in air intakes, fuel system, brake components, electrical components, muffler outlets, and fuel tank openings.

Washing Your Motorcycle

Rinse your bike with cold water from a garden hose to remove any loose dirt. Mix a mild neutral detergent (designed for motorcycles or automobiles) and water in a bucket. Use a soft clo ...

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Oil and/or Oil Filter Change
To change the engine oil and replace oil filter, the engine oil drain bolt and oil filter must be removed. The oil change and oil filter replacement should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. A. Engine Oil Drain Bolt A. Oil Filter WARNINGEngine oil is a toxic s ...

Valve Removal
Remove the cylinder head (see Cylinder Head Removal). Remove the valve lifter and shim. Mark and record the valve lifter and shim locations so they can be installed in their original positions. Using the valve spring compressor assembly, remove the valve. Special Tools - Valve ...

CAN Communication Line
CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection In this model, resistors for CAN communication line are built in the ECU [A] and meter unit. Refer to the Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter for the resistor in the meter unit. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove: EC ...

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: General Precautions

Cleaning Your Motorcycle

Washing Your Motorcycle

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