Electrical System

Regulator/Rectifier Inspection

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  • Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Right Inner Fairing (see Inner Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Bolts [A] Regulator/Rectifier [B]
Regulator/Rectifier Inspection

  • Set the hand tester to the × 1 kΩ range and make the measurements shown in the table.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
  • Connect the hand tester to the regulator rectifier.
  • If the tester readings are not as specified, replace the regulator/rectifier.

    Regulator/Rectifier Inspection

    NOTICE

    Use only Kawasaki Hand Tester 57001-1394 for this test. A tester other than the Kawasaki Hand Tester may show different readings.

    If a megger or a meter with a large capacity battery is used, the regulator/rectifier will be damaged.

    Regulator/Rectifier Resistance (Unit: kΩ)


    (−)*: Tester (−) Lead Connection

    Charging System Circuit

    Charging System Circuit

    1. Ignition Switch

    2. Load

    3. Regulator/Rectifier

    4. Alternator

    5. Frame Ground

    6. Starter Relay

    7. Main Fuse 30 A

    8. Battery

    Test yourself

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