Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Starter Button

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / General information / Right Handlebar Switches / Starter Button

The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is in neutral.

Refer to the Starting the Engine section of the “How to Ride the Motorcycle” chapter for starting instructions.

START/STOP Switch (for Stop Watch)

Refer to the Multifunction Meter section of this chapter for stop watch instructions.

Engine Stop Switch

A. Engine Stop Switch B. START/STOP Switch (for Stop Watch) C. Starter Button In addition to the ignition switch, the engine stop switch must be in the position for the motorcycle to operat ...

Brake Lever Adjuster

There is an adjuster on the brake lever. The adjuster has 6 positions so that the released lever position can be adjusted to suit the operator’s hands. Push the lever forward and turn the adju ...

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Valve Seat Inspection
Remove the valve (see Valve Removal). Check the valve seating surface [A] between the valve [B] and valve seat [C]. Measure the outside diameter [D] of the seating pattern on the valve seat. If the outside diameter is too large or too small, repair the seat (see Valve Seat Repair). Val ...

Electrical Wiring
Wiring Inspection Visually inspect the wiring for signs of burning, fraying, etc. If any wiring is poor, replace the damaged wiring. Pull each connector [A] apart and inspect it for corrosion, dirt, and damage. If the connector is corroded or dirty, clean it carefully. If it is da ...

Valve Clearance Adjustment
To change the valve clearance, remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal in the Engine Top End chapter) and valve lifters. Replace the shim with one of a different thickness. NOTE Mark and record the locations of the valve lifters and shims so that they can be reinstalled in their ...