Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: How to ride the motorcycle

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / How to ride the motorcycle

Break-in
The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that the motorcycle is ridden is designated as the break-in period. If the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you may very well end up with a “b ...

Starting the Engine
Check that the engine stop switch is in the position. A. Engine Stop Switch B. Starter Button Turn the ignition key to “ON”. Make sure the transmission is in neutral. A. Neut ...

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Meter instruments
Upper Button Lower Button Tachometer (with Shift-Up Indicator) Red Zone Ambient Brightness Sensor Turn Signal Indicator Light Warning Indicator Light (Red) Neutral Indicator Light Multifunction Meter High Beam Indicator Light Warning Indicator Light (Yellow) Fuel ...

Cylinder Compression Measurement
NOTE Use the battery which is fully charged. Warm up the engine thoroughly. Stop the engine. Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Attach the compression gauge [A] and adapter [B] firmly into the spark plug hole. Using the startermo ...

Stick Coil Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the ECU (see ECU Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Do not disconnect the ECU connectors. Connect a digital meter [A] to the connector [B] with the needle adapter set. Special Tool - N ...