Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Regulator/Rectifier Inspection

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Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Right Inner Fairing (see Inner Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Bolts [A] Regulator/Rectifier [B]

Regulator/Rectifier Inspection

Set the hand tester to the × 1 kΩ range and make the measurements shown in the table.

Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
Connect the hand tester to the regulator rectifier.

If the tester readings are not as specified, replace the regulator/rectifier.

Regulator/Rectifier Inspection

NOTICE

Use only Kawasaki Hand Tester 57001-1394 for this test. A tester other than the Kawasaki Hand Tester may show different readings.

If a megger or a meter with a large capacity battery is used, the regulator/rectifier will be damaged.

Regulator/Rectifier Resistance (Unit: kΩ)

(−)*: Tester (−) Lead Connection

Charging System Circuit

Charging System Circuit

1. Ignition Switch

2. Load

3. Regulator/Rectifier

4. Alternator

5. Frame Ground

6. Starter Relay

7. Main Fuse 30 A

8. Battery

Alternator Inspection

There are three types of alternator failures: short, open (wire burned out), or loss in rotor magnetism. A short or open in one of the coil wires will result in either a low output, or no output at ...

Ignition System

WARNINGThe ignition system produces extremely high voltage. Do not touch the spark plug, ignition coil or ignition coil lead while the engine is running, or you could receive a s ...

Other materials:

Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert/Journal Wear Inspection
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting). Cut strips of plastigage to journal width. Place a strip on each journal parallel to the crankshaft installed in the correct position. Tighten the crankcase bolts to the specified torque (see Crankcase Assembly). NOTE Do not turn ...

Turn Signal Relay Inspection
Remove the battery (see Battery Removal). Take the turn signal relay [A] off the rear fender. Disconnect the connector [B]. Connect one 12 V battery and turn signal lights as indicated in the figure, and count how many times the lights blink for one minute. Turn Signal Relay ...

Brake Fluid Change
NOTE The procedure to change the front brake fluid is as follows. Changing the rear brake fluid is the same as for the front brake. Level the brake fluid reservoir. Remove: Screw [A] Stopper [B] Front Brake Reservoir Cap [C] Diaphragm Plate Diaphragm Remove the rubb ...