Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Stick Coil Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Electrical System / Ignition System / Stick Coil Inspection

Connect the hand tester between the coil terminals.

Set the tester to the × 1 Ω range, and read the tester.

Connect the tester between the plug terminal and (–) coil terminal

Set the tester to the × 1 kΩ range and read the tester.

Stick Coil Winding Resistance Primary Windings: 0.85 1.15 Ω
Secondary Windings: 5.0 6.8 kΩ


Stick Coil Inspection


If the tester does not read as specified, replace the coil.

Stick Coil Installation
Apply a thin coat of grease [A] to the stick coils for easy installation. Insert the stick coils so that the coil heads align with the lines [B] on the cylinder head cover. NOTICE Do ...

Stick Coil Primary Peak Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal). Do not remove the spark plugs. Connect the ECU to the harness. Measure the primary peak voltag ...

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Oil Seal, Grease Seal
Do not remove pressed oil or grease seals unless removal is necessary. Replace with new ones whenever removed. Press new oil seals with manufacture and size marks facing out. Make sure the seal is aligned properly when installing. Apply specified grease to the lip of seal before installing ...

Starter Motor Installation
NOTICE Do not tap the starter motor shaft or body. Tapping the shaft or body could damage the motor. Clean the starter motor legs [A] and crankcase where the starter motor is ground. Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one. Apply grease to the new O-ring. Tighten: Torque - Starter ...

Balance Adjustment
If the wheel always stops in one position, provisionally attach a balance weight [A] on the rim at the marking using adhesive tape. Rotate the wheel 1/4 turn [B], and see whether or not the wheel stops in this position. If it does, the correct balance weight is being used. If the whe ...