Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement
- Remove the upper seat cover (see Seat Cover Removal
in the Frame chapter).
- Disconnect the tail/brake light connector [A].

- Turn the socket [A] counterclockwise and remove the
socket together with the bulb.

- Push and turn the turn signal light bulb [A] counterclockwise
and remove it.
- Replace the bulb with a new one.

- Insert the new bulb [A] by aligning its pins [B] with the
grooves [C] in the socket, and turn the bulb clockwise
securely.

- Fit the tabs [A] of the socket into the grooves [B] of the
turn signal light housing.
- Turn the socket clockwise.

Another Bulb: Repeat the above steps.
US, CA and CAL Models
- Remove:
Screw [A]
Rear Turn Signal Light Lens [B]

- Push and turn the turn signal light bulb [A] counterclockwise
and remove it.
- Replace the bulb with a new one.

- Insert the new bulb [A] by aligning its pins [B] with the
grooves [C] in the socket, and turn the bulb clockwise
securely.

Check that the “R” (Right) or “L” (Left) mark [B].
- Tighten:
Torque - Rear Turn Signal Light Lens Screws: 1.0 N·m(0.10
kgf·m, 8.9 in·lb)
Another Bulb: Repeat the above steps.

Remove:
Screws [A]
License Plate Light Cover [B]
Pull the bulb [A] out of the socket [B].
NOTICE
Do not turn the bulb. Pull the bulb out to prevent
damage to the bulb. Do not use ...
Remove the battery (see Battery Removal).
Take the turn signal relay [A] off the rear fender.
Disconnect the connector [B].
Connect one 12 V battery and turn signal lights as indicate ...
Other materials:
Clutch Plate Warp Inspection
Place each friction plate or steel plate on a surface plate
and measure the gap between the surface plate [A] and
each friction plate or steel plate [B] with a thickness gauge
[C]. The gap is the amount of friction or steel plate warp.
If any plate is warped over the service limit, repla ...
Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
Remove the cotter pin [A], and loosen the rear axle nut
[B].
Loosen the both chain adjuster locknuts [C].
If the chain is too loose, turn out the left and right chain
adjusters [D] evenly.
If the chain is too tight, turn in the left and right chain
adjusters evenly, and kick the wheel f ...
Battery Installation
Place the battery in the battery case.
Connect the (+) cable to the (+) terminal,
and then connect the (–) cable
to the (–) terminal.
NOTICE
Installing the (–) cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery or the (+)
cable to the (–) terminal of the
battery can seriously damaged
...