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:

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 ...

Piston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where cylinder wear is low. Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a thickness gauge. Piston Ring End Gap ...

Spring Plate Free Play Measurement
Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever may feel “spongy” or pulsate when pulled. Hold an extra drive shaft in a vise and install the following c ...