Kawasaki Ninja

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / General information / Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

This is a three-position, key-operated switch. The key can be removed from the switch when it is in the OFF or LOCK position.

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock


A. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

B. ON position

C. OFF position

D. LOCK position


NOTE

The tail, city and license plate lights are on whenever the ignition key is in the “ON” position. One headlight goes on when the starter button is released after starting the engine. To avoid battery discharge, always start the engine immediately after turning the ignition key to “ON”.

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock


Keys
This motorcycle has a combination key, which is used for the ignition switch, steering lock, seat lock, and fuel tank cap. Included with the key is a key number, which may be stamped on a separ ...

Left Handlebar Switches
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Remove the right lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Visually inspect the coolant in the reserve tank [A]. If whitish cotton-like wafts are observed, aluminum parts in the cooling system are corroded. If the coolant is brown, iron or steel parts are rusting. I ...

Battery Charging
Remove the battery from the motorcycle (see Battery Removal). Attach the leads from the charger and charge the battery at a rate (amperage x hours) that is indicated on the battery. If it is not possible to read the rate, charge the battery at an amperage that is about 1/10th of the ...