Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Switch Inspection

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

Using a hand tester, check to see that only the connections shown in the table have continuity.

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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Connecting Rod Installation
NOTICE To minimize vibration, the connecting rods should have the same weight mark. Big End Cap [A] Connecting Rod [B] Weight Mark, Alphabet [C] Diameter Mark [D] (“” or No Mark) NOTICE If the connecting rods, big end bearing inserts, or crankshaft are replaced with new ones, select ...

Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
Remove the cotter pin [A], and loosen the rear axle nut [B]. Loosen the both chain adjuster locknuts [C]. If the chain is too loose, turn out the left and right chain adjusters [D] evenly. If the chain is too tight, turn in the left and right chain adjusters evenly, and kick the wheel f ...

Fuel Pump Operating Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove: Fuel Tank Bolts (see Fuel Tank Removal) Fuel Tank Bracket Bolts (see Fuel Tank Removal) Disconnect the fuel pump lead connector and connect the harness adapter [A] between these connectors as shown i ...