Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Headlight Beam

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Maintenance and adjustment / Headlight Beam

NOTE

Do not turn the bolts because the reflector in the headlight comes off.

Headlight Beam


A. Bolts

Headlight Beam


A. Left Adjuster

B. Right Adjuster

To move the
headlight beam leftward, turn the left adjuster clockwise and turn the right adjuster counterclockwise same number as the left adjuster was turned until the beam points straight ahead.

Headlight Beam


A. Left Adjuster

B. Right Adjuster

NOTE

On high beam, the brightest points should be slightly below horizontal.

The proper angle is 0.4 degrees below horizontal. This is a 50 mm (2.0 in.) drop at 7.6 m (25 ft) measured from the center of the headlight, with the motorcycle on its wheels and the rider seated.

Headlight Beam


A. 50 mm (2.0 in.)

B. Center of Brightest Spot

C. 7.6 m (25 ft)

D. Height of Headlight Center

Battery Installation
Place the battery in the battery case. Connect the (+) cable to the (+) terminal, and then connect the (–) cable to the (–) terminal. NOTICE Installing the (–) cable to the (+) ter ...

Fuses
Fuses are arranged in the fuse boxes located under the passenger’s seat and in the left fairing. The main fuse is located under the passenger’s seat. If a fuse fails during operation, inspec ...

Other materials:

Bolt and Nut Tightening
In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, it is very important to check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also, check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good condition. Please ask your authorized Kawasaki dealer for torque values. 1. Clutch Lever Hol ...

Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness Inspection
Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also, check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good condition. NOTE For the engine fasteners, check the tightness of them when the engine is cold (at room temperature). If there are loose fasteners, retighten them to ...

Exploded View
11. ZX1000JD/KD AD: Apply adhesive. AL: Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque. G: Apply grease. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. Specifications ...