20 Most Recent 1996 kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja Questions & Answers

kick stand switch is only a make or break connection , so try joining them together temp' and see if ok ! any more info you got ??

check the sensor and neutral cable to it,may be bad conection.

try going on line to DuPont see if you can find a code that way, or go to your local paint store

pulser coil? did you use oem ign. sw.? oem switches have a diode in them as thieft deterint. you have to use oem ign.sw?

pull the plugs and see if you can turn the engine over if you can then it is hydraulic lock from fuel leaking into the chamber onto the top of the piston so you problem will be fuel and injector related if it is still seized then that indicates a lack of lubrication and the mechanics doing the repair initially where not sufficiently interested in find out why the bearing failed in the first place bearings on crank shafts fail mainly from not enough oil pressure / supply --pump or pick up failure or lack of quality oil in use or from excessive pressure -- pump relief valve jammed and not operational when that happens the pressure can reach pressures that will remove the metal in the bearings around the oil holes and that will lead to blockages in the oil galley Talking with the repair shop may get results but you can also contact the manufacturer direct to see if there were any service recalls / bulletins related to the failure Kwakas are reliable bikes with race bread engines so there is a problem that has not been properly diagnosed from the start and unfortunately that has set you back some money

you may be fluding the ingen with to much gass

open bleed screw a small amount and pump clutch until only fluid comes out, ensure resevoir is kept topped up at all times

Usually it is always under the seat

I think you are way over your head here ... evidenced the red hot pipes. Could be time ... could be you didn't do the head gasket properly. Might be time for a professional to check out your ride.

it could do as one cylinder would be running too lean and the fuel tap may not be getting enough vac at low revs

you should be able ot get a good reading anywhere after the throttle plates, just be sure to plug the line that you remove so that you do not throw the idle off.

Hi, Yes you car start from there but d'ont exclude the possibility of a sudden dead battery.
You may also want to check some safety dvices (like side stand switch, neutral switch) because in some situatins they can cause that simptom.
good luck

Inside the tank the petcock is simply two openings at different levels. The reserve is the lower one and since it feeds from the bottom of the tank it's susceptible to blockage by rust and detritus.

To clear it you'll need to drain the tank (as far as you can) remove it from the bike and detach the petcock to clean it.

You need to reajust the clutch as the new discs are wearing in. As they wear down just a bit, the adjustment needs to be reset as they'll slip.

Unlock the rear seat, then there are two 10 mm bolts that hold on the front seat, take them off and you are there...

lets start with the carbs. You say you cleaned them. But did you remove and clean the jets ? start there.

Use only a JASO MA certified motorcycle oil. Automotive oil uses different additives and will shorten the life of your wet clutch and transmission gears. Shell Rotella T Synthetic (15w-40 about $22) and Shell Rotella standard oil ($12 a gallon) for diesel engines , both are JASO MA rated for motorcycles.10w-40 oil is good for cold climate. 20w-50 for hot climate/touring. Synthetic oil will make your cycle run cooler and shift easier. For the engine you will probably need four quarts of oil, a filter,and a drain plug washer . Pour in three quarts and check the oil level by placing your motorcycle on the center standard looking at looking at the dip stick. Run the motor and top up as needed.
If changing the oil filter you will have to run the motor to get an accurate oil level reading.