Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Switch Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Electrical System / Switches and Sensors / Switch Inspection

Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

For the switch housings and the ignition switch, refer to the tables in the Wiring Diagram.

If the switch has an open or short, repair it or replace it with a new one.

Rear Brake Light Switch Connections


Sidestand Switch Connections


Oil Pressure Switch Connections*


*: Engine lubrication system is in good condition.

Switches and Sensors
Brake Light Timing Inspection Refer to the Brake Light Switch Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. Brake Light Timing Adjustment Refer to the Brake Light Switch Operation Ins ...

Water Temperature Sensor Inspection
Remove the water temperature sensor (see Water Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Suspend the sensor [A] in a container of coolant so that the temper ...

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Balance Inspection
Remove the front and rear wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal). Support the wheel so that it can be spun freely. Spin the wheel lightly, and mark [A] the wheel at the top when the wheel stops. Repeat this procedure several times. If the wheel stops of its own accord in various positi ...

Exhaust Pipe Removal
Remove: Radiator (see Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal in the Cooling System chapter) Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt [A] (Loosen) Remove the exhaust pipe holder nuts [A], and pull out the exhaust pipe [B] forward from the premuffler chamber. ...

Balancer Adjustment
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. Adjust the balancer gear backlash with the engine idling. The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the balancer shaft which has eccentric journals. St ...