Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Headlight Bulb Replacement

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Electrical System / Lighting System / Headlight Bulb Replacement

Turn the cover [A] counterclockwise, and remove it.

Headlight Bulb Replacement

Disconnect the headlight connector [A].
Open the clamp [B], and remove the bulb.

NOTICE

When handling the quartz-halogen bulb, never touch the glass portion with bare hands. Always use a clean cloth. Oil contamination from hands or dirty rags can reduce bulb life or cause the bulb to explode.

Headlight Bulb Replacement

NOTE

Clean off any contamination that inadvertently gets on the bulb with alcohol or soap and water solution.

Replace the headlight bulb with a new one.
Install the new bulb [A].

Turn the tab [B] upward.

Install the clamp [C].

Headlight Bulb Replacement

Connect the headlight connector
Install the cover [A], and turn it clockwise until the mark [B] aligns to the projection [C].
After installation, adjust the headlight aim (see Headlight Aiming Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

Another Bulb: Repeat the above steps.

Headlight Bulb Replacement

Lighting System

This motorcycle adopt the daylight system and have a headlight relay in the relay box. The headlight does not go on when the ignition switch and the engine stop switch are first turned on. The head ...

Headlight Removal/Installation

Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Faring Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Remove: Bolts [A] Screws [B] Headlight [C] NOTE Do not remove the bolts [D] because the refle ...

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Shift Fork/Gear Groove Wear Inspection
Measure the thickness of the shift fork ears [A], and measure the width [B] of the gear grooves. If the thickness of a shift fork ear is less than the service limit, the shift fork must be replaced. Shift Fork Ear Thickness Standard: 5.7 6.0 mm (0.224 0.236 in.) Service Limit: 5.6 mm ...

Starter Relay Inspection
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter). Remove the battery negative (–) cable from the battery negative (–) terminal (see Battery Removal). Take the starter relay [A] off the rear fender. Remove the cover [B]. Remove: Starter Motor Cable [A] ...

Cam Wear Inspection
Remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal). Measure the height [A] of each cam with a micrometer. If the cams are worn down past the service limit, replace the camshaft. Cam Height Standard: Exhaust 35.043 35.157 mm (1.3796 1.3841 in.) Intake 38.243 38.357 mm (1.5056 1.5101 in. ...