Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Daily Checks

Check the following items each day before you ride. The time required is minimal, and habitual performance of these checks will help ensure you a safe, reliable ride.

If any irregularities are found during these checks, refer to the Maintenance and Adjustment chapter or see your dealer for the action required to return the motorcycle to a safe operating condition.

DANGER

Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless poisonous gas.

Do not run the engine in enclosed areas. Operate only in a well-ventilated area.

Fuel ............................. Adequate supply in tank, no leaks.

Engine oil .................... Oil level between level lines.

Tires ............................ Air pressure (when cold):

Install the air valve cap.

Drive chain .................. Slack 25 ∼ 35 mm (1.0 ∼ 1.4 in.).

Lubricate when chain is dry.

Nuts, bolts, fasteners .. Check that steering and suspension components, axles, and all controls are properly tightened or fastened.

Steering ...................... Action smooth but not loose from lock to lock.

Electronic Steering Damper Unit: No oil leakage.

Brakes ........................ Brake pad wear: Lining thickness more than 1 mm (0.04 in.) left.

No brake fluid leakage.

Throttle ....................... Throttle grip play 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.).

Clutch ......................... Clutch lever play 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.).

Clutch lever operates smoothly.

Coolant ....................... No coolant leakage.

Coolant level between level lines (when engine is cold).

Electrical equipment ... All lights (Headlight, Tail/Brake Lights, Turn Signal Lights, Warning/Indicator Lights) and horn work.

Engine stop switch ...... Stops engine.

Side stand ................... Return to its fully up position by spring tension.

Return spring not weak or not damaged.