Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Moving Off

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 Batt ...

Shifting Gears

Close the throttle while pulling in the clutch lever. Shift into the next higher or lower gear. Open the throttle part way, while releasing the clutch lever. For smooth riding, each gea ...

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Water Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
NOTICE Never drop the water temperature sensor especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor can damage it. Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Drain the coolant (see Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance c ...

Meter Unit Circuit (ZX1000K Model)
1. Ignition Switch 2. Joint Connector F 3. Stop Watch Button 4. Oil Pressure Switch 5. Crankshaft Sensor 6. Water Temperature Sensor 7. Gear Position Switch 8. Intake Air Temperature Sensor 9. ESD ECU (ZX1000JD/KD) 10. ECU 11. Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor 12. Frame Ground 1 13. Engine ...

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. 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 i ...