Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Headlight Bulb Replacement

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Electrical System / Lighting System / Headlight Bulb Replacement

Turn the cover [A] counterclockwise, and remove it.

Headlight Bulb Replacement

Disconnect the headlight connector [A].
Open the clamp [B], and remove the bulb.

NOTICE

When handling the quartz-halogen bulb, never touch the glass portion with bare hands. Always use a clean cloth. Oil contamination from hands or dirty rags can reduce bulb life or cause the bulb to explode.

Headlight Bulb Replacement

NOTE

Clean off any contamination that inadvertently gets on the bulb with alcohol or soap and water solution.

Replace the headlight bulb with a new one.
Install the new bulb [A].

Turn the tab [B] upward.

Install the clamp [C].

Headlight Bulb Replacement

Connect the headlight connector
Install the cover [A], and turn it clockwise until the mark [B] aligns to the projection [C].
After installation, adjust the headlight aim (see Headlight Aiming Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

Another Bulb: Repeat the above steps.

Headlight Bulb Replacement

Lighting System

This motorcycle adopt the daylight system and have a headlight relay in the relay box. The headlight does not go on when the ignition switch and the engine stop switch are first turned on. The head ...

Headlight Removal/Installation

Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Faring Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Remove: Bolts [A] Screws [B] Headlight [C] NOTE Do not remove the bolts [D] because the refle ...

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External Shift Mechanism Inspection
Examine the shift shaft [A] for any damage. If the shaft is bent, straighten or replace it. If the serration [B] are damaged, replace the shaft. If the spring [C] is damaged in any way, replace it. If the shift mechanism arm [D] is damaged in any way, replace the shaft. Check the s ...

Oil Pan Installation
If the oil filter holder bolt [A] was removed, tighten it. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the oil filter holder bolt. Torque - Oil Filter Holder Bolt: 35 N·m (3.6 kgf·m, 26 ft·lb) Replace the O-rings [B] with new ones, and apply grease to them. Install the O-ri ...