Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Troubleshooting guide

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Troubleshooting guide

Engine Does Not Start

Starter Motor Won’t Turn

Engine stop switch off
Transmission not in neutral
Fuse blown
Battery leads do not make good electrical contact with battery terminals
Battery discharged

Engine Cranks, But Won’t Start

No fuel in tank
Fuel line clogged
Fuel broken down
Engine flooded
Spark plugs not in good contact
Spark plugs fouled or wet
Incorrect spark plug gap
Incorrect valve clearance
No first turning the ignition switch to “OFF” when the motorcycle falls down.

Engine Stalls

Just When Shifting Into 1st Gear

Side stand has been left down
Clutch does not properly disengage

While Riding

No fuel in tank
Fuel tank air vent is obstructed
Overheating
Battery discharged

Storage

Preparation for Storage Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly Run the engine for about five minutes to warm the oil, shut it off, and drain the engine oil. WARNINGEngine oil is a to ...

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Oil Cooler Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one. Apply grease to the new O-ring. Install the water hoses and hose clamps [A] as shown in the figure. Water Hose (About 300 mm, 11.8 in.) [B] Water Hose (About 130 mm, 5.1 in.) [C] Yellow Paint [D] Tighten: Torque - Water Hose Clamp S ...

Relay Circuit Inspection
Remove the relay box (see Relay Box Removal). Check conductivity of the following numbered terminals by connecting the hand tester and one 12 V battery to the relay box as shown in the figure (see Relay Box Internal Circuit in this section). If the tester does not read as specified, re ...

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 ...