Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Starter Relay Inspection

• Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter).
• Remove the battery negative (–) cable from the battery negative (–) terminal (see Battery Removal).
• Take the starter relay [A] off the rear fender.
• Remove the cover [B].

• Remove: Starter Motor Cable [A] and Spring Washer Battery Positive (+) Cable [B] and Spring Washer
• Disconnect the connector [C].

• Connect the hand tester [A] and 12 V battery [B] to the starter relay [C] as shown in the figure.

  Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

• If the relay does not work as specified, the relay is defective.

  Replace the relay.

Testing Relay Tester Range: × 1 Ω range

When battery is connected → 0 Ω When battery is disconnected → ∞ Ω

1. Ignition Switch

2. Engine Stop Switch

3. Starter Button

4. Gear Position Switch

5. Sidestand Switch

6. Joint Connector E

7. Joint Connector B

8. Battery

9. Main Fuse 30 A

10. Starter Relay

11. Starter Motor

12. Frame Grounds

13. Starter Circuit Relay

14. Relay Box

15. Starter Lockout Switch

16. Ignition Fuse 15 A

17. Fuse Box 1

18. Joint Connector F