Kawasaki Ninja

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Location of parts

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Location of parts

Location of parts


  1. Clutch Lever
  2. Left Handlebar Switches
  3. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster (Front Fork)
  4. Compression damping force adjuster (Front Fork)
  5. Meter Instruments
  6. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front)
  7. Right Handlebar Switches
  8. Front Brake Lever
  9. Throttle Grip
  10. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
  11. Electronic Steering Damper

Location of parts


  1. Headlight
  2. Air Cleaner Intake
  3. Turn Signal Lights
  4. Spark Plugs
  5. Air Cleaner
  6. Fuel Tank
  7. Rider’s Seat
  8. Seat Lock
  9. Passenger’s Seat
  10. Tail/Brake Light
  11. License Plate Light
  12. Brake Disc
  13. Spring Preload Adjuster
  14. Front Fork
  15. Brake Caliper
  16. Side Stand
  17. Shift Pedal
  18. Compression damping force adjusters
  19. Drive Chain
  20. Chain Adjuster
  21. Fuse Box

Location of parts


  1. Fuse Boxes
  2. Battery
  3. Rebound damping force adjuster
  4. Fuel Tank Cap
  5. Coolant Reserve Tank
  6. Muffler
  7. Swingarm
  8. Rear Shock Absorber
  9. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear)
  10. Rear Brake Pedal
  11. Rear Brake Light Switch
  12. Oil Level Inspection Window
Serial number locations
The engine and frame serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They are the only means of identifying your particular machine from others of the same model type. These serial numbers m ...

Loading and accessories information
WARNINGIncorrect loading, improper installation or use of accessories, or modification of your motorcyclemay result in an unsafe riding condition. Before you ride the motorcycle, ...

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Shifting Gears
Close the throttle while pulling in the clutch lever. Shift into the next higher or lower gear. Open the throttle part way, while releasing the clutch lever. For smooth riding, each gear position should cover the proper rate of speed shown in the table. WARNINGDownshifti ...

Charging Condition Inspection
Battery charging condition can be checked by measuring battery terminal voltage with a digital voltmeter [A]. Remove the seat (see Seat Removal in the Frame chapter). Disconnect the battery terminals. NOTICE Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first. Measure the battery ...

Spring Preload Adjustment
Remove the rear shock absorber from the frame (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Loosen the locknut and turn out the adjusting nut to free the spring. Special Tools - Hook Wrench T=3.2 R37: 57001-1539 Hook Wrench R=35: 57001-1580 To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting n ...