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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Spring Preload Adjustment
Remove the rear shock absorber from the frame (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Loosen the locknut and turn out the adjusting nut to free the spring. Special Tools - Hook Wrench T=3.2 R37: 57001-1539 Hook Wrench R=35: 57001-1580 To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting n ...

Balance Weight Installation
Check if the weight portion has any play on the blade [A] and clip [B]. If it does, discard it. WARNINGUnbalanced wheels can create an unsafe riding condition. If the balance weight has any play on the rib of the rim, the blade and/or clip have been stretched. Replace th ...

Exploded View
AL: Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque. G: Apply grease. R: Replacement Parts G: Apply grease. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. R: Replacement Parts Specifications ...