Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Moving Off
- Check that the side stand is up.
- Pull in the clutch lever.
- Shift into 1st gear.
- Open the throttle a little, and start to
let out the clutch lever very slowly.
- As the clutch starts to engage, open
the throttle a littlemore, giving the engine
just enough fuel to keep it from
stalling.
A. Shift Pedal
NOTE
- The motorcycle is equipped with a
side stand switch. This switch is designed
so that the engine does not
start if the transmission is in gear and
the side stand is down.
- When the headlight is on high beam,
two headlight beams go on, and on
low beam, the one side of the headlight
goes on.
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 ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Parts Removal/Installation
WARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive
under certain conditions. Turn the ignition
switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is
well-ventilated and free from any source of flame
or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot
light.
NOTICE
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Shift Pedal Installation
Install the rubber damper to the shift pedal.
Turn the chamfered side to inside.
Assemble:
Shift Lever [A] and Locknut [B] (Left-hand Thread)
Shift Pedal [C] and Locknut [D]
Tie-Rod [E]
Turn the grooved end [F] of the tie-rod to the shift lever.
Apply grease to the sliding ...
Wiring Diagram (US, CA and CAL without KIBS Models)
ZX1000JC
ZX1000JD
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Jump starting
Shifting Gears