Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Regulator/Rectifier Inspection

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Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Right Inner Fairing (see Inner Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Bolts [A] Regulator/Rectifier [B]

Regulator/Rectifier Inspection

Set the hand tester to the × 1 kΩ range and make the measurements shown in the table.

Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
Connect the hand tester to the regulator rectifier.

If the tester readings are not as specified, replace the regulator/rectifier.

Regulator/Rectifier Inspection

NOTICE

Use only Kawasaki Hand Tester 57001-1394 for this test. A tester other than the Kawasaki Hand Tester may show different readings.

If a megger or a meter with a large capacity battery is used, the regulator/rectifier will be damaged.

Regulator/Rectifier Resistance (Unit: kΩ)

(−)*: Tester (−) Lead Connection

Charging System Circuit

Charging System Circuit

1. Ignition Switch

2. Load

3. Regulator/Rectifier

4. Alternator

5. Frame Ground

6. Starter Relay

7. Main Fuse 30 A

8. Battery

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