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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Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one. Apply engine oil to the new O-ring. Install the idle speed control valve [A] as shown in the figure. 10° [B] Tighten: Torque - Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Retainer Screws: 2.06 N·m (0.21 kgf·m, 18 in·lb) Install th ...

KIBS System Circuit
1. Ignition Switch 2. Front Wheel Rotation Sensor 3. Front Brake Light Switch 4. Joint Connector C 5. Joint Connector D 6. ECU 7. Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor 8. Rear Brake Light Switch 9. Battery 12 V 8.6 Ah 10. Main Fuse 30 A 11. KIBS Motor Relay Fuse 30 A 12. KIBS Solenoid Valve Rela ...

Tail/Brake Light (LED) Removal/Installation
Remove: Upper Seat Cover (see Seat Cover Removal in the Frame chapter) Disconnect the tail/brake light connector [A]. Remove: Tail/Brake Light Mounting Screws [A] Bolts [B] and Brackets [C] Bolt [D] Remove the tail/brake light [A]. Bring down the rear fender rea ...