Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Brush Lead Inspection

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Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

If there is not close to zero ohms, the brush lead has an open. Replace the brush plate assy.

Brush Lead Inspection


Armature Inspection
Using the × 1 Ω hand tester range, measure the resistance between any two commutator segments [A]. Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394 If there is a high resistance or no readin ...

Right-hand End Cover Inspection
Using the highest hand tester range, measure the resistance as shown. Terminal Bolt and Right-hand End Cover [A] Terminal Bolt and Negative Brushes [B] Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001- ...

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Jump starting
If your motorcycle battery is “run down”, it should be removed and charged. If this is not practical, a 12 volt booster battery and jumper cables may be used to start the engine. DANGER Battery acid generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive under certain conditions. It i ...

S-KTRC Mode Indicator
This indicator shows the selected S-KTRC mode. For more detailed information about the S-KTRC mode, see Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control (S-KTRC) section in the How to Ride the Motorcycle chapter A. S-KTRC Mode Indicator NOTE When the all S-KTRC mode indicators go off, the battery voltag ...

Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary after riding through rain or on wet roads, or any time that the chain appears dry. Use a lubricant for sealed chains to prevent deterioration of chain seals. If the chain is especially dirty, clean it using a cleaner for sealed chains following the instructions suppli ...