Kawasaki Ninja

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Gear Position Switch Inspection

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NOTE

Be sure the transmission and external shift mechanism are good condition.

Gear Position Switch Inspection


When changing the gear position from lower gear to higher gear, raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand and rotate the rear wheel by hand.

Internal Circuit [C]

[1] LG Lead [2] G/R Lead [3] BK Lead

Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

Gear Position Switch Inspection


Gear Position Switch Resistance


If the tester reading is not as specified, replace the gear position switch with a new one.

Gear Position Switch Installation
Securely place the springs [A] and pins [B] into the holes [C] of the shift drum. Apply grease to the new O-ring [D]. Install the gear position switch [E]. Apply a non-permanent locking age ...

Relay Box
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Subthrottle Valve Actuator Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Turn the ignition switch to ON. Check to see that all the subthrottle valves [A] open and close smoothly. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. I ...

Balancer Adjustment
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. Adjust the balancer gear backlash with the engine idling. The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the balancer shaft which has eccentric journals. St ...

Drive Chain Removal/Installation
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