Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Stick Coil Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Electrical System / Ignition System / 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.

Stick Coil Installation

NOTICE

Do not tap the coil head while installing the coil.

After installation, be sure the stick coils are installed securely by pulling up them lightly.
Run the leads correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Stick Coil Removal

Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the stick coil connectors [A]. Pull out the stick coils [B] upward. First, tur ...

Stick Coil Inspection

Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal). Measure the primary winding resistance [A] as follows. Connect the hand tester between the coil terminals. Set the tester to the × 1 ...

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General Lubrication
Lubricate the points shown below, with either motor oil or regular grease, in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart or whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions. Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe off any g ...

Starting the Engine
Check that the engine stop switch is in the position. A. Engine Stop Switch B. Starter Button Turn the ignition key to “ON”. Make sure the transmission is in neutral. A. Neutral Indicator Light B. Ignition Switch C. “ON” position NOTE The motorcycle is equipped w ...

Connecting Rod Twist Inspection
With the big-end arbor [A] still on V block [C], hold the connecting rod horizontally and measure the amount that the arbor [B] varies from being paralleled with the surface plate over a 100 mm (3.94 in.) length of the arbor to determine the amount of connecting rod twist. If the conne ...