Electrical System

Gear Position Switch Inspection

~1min read

NOTE

Be sure the transmission and external shift mechanism are good condition.

  • Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
  • Disconnect the connector [A].
Gear Position Switch Inspection

  • Set the hand tester [A] to the × 1 kΩ or × 100 Ω range and connect it to the terminals in the connector [B] and ground.

When changing the gear position from lower gear to higher gear, raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand and rotate the rear wheel by hand.

Internal Circuit [C]

[1] LG Lead [2] G/R Lead [3] BK Lead

Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

Gear Position Switch Inspection

Gear Position Switch Resistance


If the tester reading is not as specified, replace the gear position switch with a new one.

Test yourself

A quick Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.