Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Side Stand

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / General information / Side Stand

The motorcycle is equipped with a side stand.

Side Stand


A. Side Stand

NOTE

When using the side stand, turn the handlebar to the left.

Do not sit on the motorcycle while it is on its side stand or centre stand.

Always kick the stand fully up before sitting on the motorcycle.

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.

Fuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alcohols and ethers) especially in areas of the U.S. and Canada which are required to sell such reformulated fuels as part of a strategy to reduce exhaust ...

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Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary after riding through rain or on wet roads, or any time that the chain appears dry. Use a lubricant for sealed chains to prevent deterioration of chain seals. If the chain is especially dirty, clean it using a cleaner for sealed chains following the instructions suppli ...

Engine Oil Change
Situate the motorcycle so that it is vertical after warming up the engine. Remove the engine oil drain bolt [A] to drain the oil. The oil in the oil filter can be drained by removing the filter (see Oil Filter Replacement). Replace the drain bolt gasket [B] with a new one. Tighten t ...

Mud Guard Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following. Run the hose and lead correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter). Check the brake line. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the mud guard mounting bolts [A, B], and tighten them ...