Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Starter Button

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / General information / Right Handlebar Switches / Starter Button

The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is in neutral.

Refer to the Starting the Engine section of the “How to Ride the Motorcycle” chapter for starting instructions.

START/STOP Switch (for Stop Watch)

Refer to the Multifunction Meter section of this chapter for stop watch instructions.

Engine Stop Switch

A. Engine Stop Switch B. START/STOP Switch (for Stop Watch) C. Starter Button In addition to the ignition switch, the engine stop switch must be in the position for the motorcycle to operat ...

Brake Lever Adjuster

There is an adjuster on the brake lever. The adjuster has 6 positions so that the released lever position can be adjusted to suit the operator’s hands. Push the lever forward and turn the adju ...

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Axle Inspection
Remove the front and rear axles (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal). Visually inspect the front and rear axle for damages. If the axle is damaged or bent, replace it. Place the axle in V blocks that are 100 mm (3.94 in.) [A] apart, and set a dial gauge [B] on the axle at a point halfway ...

Cylinder Compression Measurement
NOTE Use the battery which is fully charged. Warm up the engine thoroughly. Stop the engine. Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Attach the compression gauge [A] and adapter [B] firmly into the spark plug hole. Using the startermo ...

Balancer Installation
Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4 positions TDC. Install the balancer assembly as follows. Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection [B] on the crankcase. Engage the balancer gear and the crankshaft gear. Insert the balancer shaft until it is bot ...