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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Other materials:

Front Wheel Installation
NOTE The direction of the wheel rotation [A] is shown by an arrow [B] on the wheel spoke. Check the wheel rotation mark on the front wheel and install it. Apply high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips. Fit the collars [A] on the both sides of the hub. The collars are i ...

Front Forks/Rear Shock Absorber Operation Inspection
Pump the forks down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspect the smooth stroke. If the forks do not smoothly or noise is found, inspect the fork oil level or fork clamps (see Front Fork Oil Change in the Suspension chapter). Pump the rear seat down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspec ...

Hub Bearing Inspection
Since the hub bearings are made to extremely close tolerances, the clearance can not normally be measured. NOTE Do not remove any bearings for inspection. If any bearings are removed, they will need to be replaced with new ones. Turn each bearing in the hub back and forth [A] while checki ...