Kawasaki Ninja

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / General information / Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

This is a three-position, key-operated switch. The key can be removed from the switch when it is in the OFF or LOCK position.

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock


A. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

B. ON position

C. OFF position

D. LOCK position


NOTE

The tail, city and license plate lights are on whenever the ignition key is in the “ON” position. One headlight goes on when the starter button is released after starting the engine. To avoid battery discharge, always start the engine immediately after turning the ignition key to “ON”.

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock


Keys
This motorcycle has a combination key, which is used for the ignition switch, steering lock, seat lock, and fuel tank cap. Included with the key is a key number, which may be stamped on a separ ...

Left Handlebar Switches
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Other materials:

Thermostat Installation
Replace the O-rings [A] with new ones, and apply grease to them. Assemble: O-rings Thermostat Housing [B] Thermostat [C] Thermostat Cap [D] Install the thermostat [A] in the housing so that the air bleeder hole [B] is on top. Tighten: Torque - Thermostat Cap Bolts: 5.9 N ...

Spark Plug Replacement
Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal in the Electrical System chapter). Remove the spark plugs using the 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench [A] vertically. Replace the spark plug with new ones. Standard Spark Plug Type: NGK CR9EIA-9 Insert the spark plug vertically into the sp ...

Shift Fork/Gear Groove Wear Inspection
Measure the thickness of the shift fork ears [A], and measure the width [B] of the gear grooves. If the thickness of a shift fork ear is less than the service limit, the shift fork must be replaced. Shift Fork Ear Thickness Standard: 5.7 6.0 mm (0.224 0.236 in.) Service Limit: 5.6 mm ...