Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Charging Condition Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Electrical System / Battery / Charging Condition Inspection

Battery charging condition can be checked by measuring battery terminal voltage with a digital voltmeter [A].

Remove the seat (see Seat Removal in the Frame chapter).
Disconnect the battery terminals.

Charging Condition Inspection

NOTICE

Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first.

Measure the battery terminal voltage.

NOTE

Measure with a digital voltmeter which can be read one decimal place voltage.

If the reading is 12.8 V or more, refresh charge is not required, however, if the read is below the 12.8 V, refresh charge is required.

Battery Terminal Voltage Standard: 12.8 V or more

Terminal Voltage (V) [A] Battery Charge Rate (%) [B] Good [C] Refresh charge is required [D]

Charging Condition Inspection

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