This red warning indicator light and
the oil pressure warning symbol (
)
should go on whenever the ignition
switch is turned to “ON” and go off after
starting the engine.
A. Warning Indicator Light (Red)
B. Warning Symbols
This red warning indicator light has
the two warning functions: oil pressure
warning and fuel injection system
warning. This red warning indicator
light goes on with each warning symbols:
engine oil pressure warning symbol
( 
) and
fuel injection warning
symbol ( 
).
If the red warning indicator light goes on with the engine running, have its cause checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Refer to the “Warning Symbols” in this section for more detailed information.
Fuel Level Warning Indicator Light
Warning SymbolsSystem Components
1. FI ECU
The FI ECU analyzes the motorcycle conditions based
on the signals from the front/rear wheel rotation sensors
and FI sensors (such as the crankshaft sensor and main
throttle sensor), and controls engine power by reducing the
number of ignition and retarding the ignition timing. The
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Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS,
For models equipped with KIBS)
KIBS regulates anti-lock braking performance
with more precision during
sports riding compared to a conventional
ABS system.
KIBS is designed to help prevent
the wheels from locking up when the
brakes are applied hard while riding
straight. KIBS automatically regulates
brake force using en ...
Alternator Inspection
There are three types of alternator failures: short, open
(wire burned out), or loss in rotor magnetism. A short or
open in one of the coil wires will result in either a low output,
or no output at all. A loss in rotor magnetism, which may be
caused by dropping or hitting the alternator, by leav ...