Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Self-Diagnosis System

Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Inspection

In this manual: Self-Diagnosis System
General Information — 26Periodic Maintenance — 66Fuel System (DFI) — 79Cooling System — 28Engine Top End — 51Clutch — 24Engine Lubrication System — 28Engine Removal/Installation — 5Crankshaft/Transmission — 65Wheels/Tires — 22Final Drive — 17Brakes — 54Suspension — 36Steering — 17Frame — 40Electrical System — 104Self-Diagnosis System — 112Appendix — 10
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NOTE

Be sure the battery is fully charged

  • Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter).
  • Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  • In the left side view of the motorcycle, check to see the pulley [A] clockwise [B] and counterclockwise [C] smoothly.
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Inspection

The pulley turns clockwise and then counterclockwise, and clockwise again.

  • Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

If the pulley does not operate, check the exhaust butterfly valve actuator resistance (see Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Inspection Resistance Inspection).

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