Motorcycle engine ignition system Kawasaki ZX600-J1 3 (ZX-6R, 2000-2002)

Ignition pickup coil — removal and installation
Warning! The ignition system produces extremely high voltage. Do not touch the spark plugs or stick coils while the engine is running, or you could receive a severe electrical shock. Caution! Do not disconnect the battery leads or any other...

Ignition pickup coil — inspection
Remove: Fuel Tank (see Fuel System chapter ) Pickup Coil Lead Connector [A] Set the hand tester [B] to the x 100 Ω range and using two auxiliary wires, connect it to the black lead [C] and blаск/yellow lead [D] in the connector [А]. Special Tool -...

Pickup coil peak voltage
Remove: Fuel Tank (see Fuel System chapter ) Pickup Coil Lead Connector Set the Hand Tester [B] to the x 25 V DC range, and connect it a commercially available Peak Voltage Adapter [E] as shown in the diagram. Using two auxiliary wires, connect the...

Stick coil (ignition coil together with spark plug cap)
Removal Remove the air cleaner housing (see Fuel System chapter ). Disconnect the stick coil connectors [A]. Pull the stick coils [B] off the spark plugs. Caution! Do not pry the connector part of the coil while removing the coil. Installation...

Stick coil primary peak voltage
Note. Be sure the battery is fully charged. Remove the stick coils (see this chapter ), but do not remove the spark plugs. Measure the primary peak voltage as follows. Install the new spark plug [E] into each stick coil [D], and ground them onto the...

Spark plug — removal and installation
Removal Remove: Air Cleaner Housing (see Fuel System chapter ) Stick Coils Remove the spark plugs using the 16 mm plug wrench. Owner’s Tool - Spark Plug Wrench, 16 mm: 92110-1146 Installation Insert the spark plug vertically into the plug hole with...

Spark plug gap — inspection
Measure the gap [A] with a wire-type thickness gauge. If the gaps are incorrect, carefully bend the side electrode [B] with a suitable tool to obtain the correct gaps. Spark plug gap: 0.7-0.8 mm Caution! Use only the recommended spark plugs (special...

IC igniter — inspection
Inspection Caution! When inspecting the IC igniter [A], observe the following to avoid damage to the IC Igniter. Do not disconnect the IC igniter with the ignition switch on. This may damage the IC igniter. Do not disconnect the battery leads while...

Throttle sensor — operation check
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel System chapter ). Disconnect the throttle sensor lead connector. Connect the adapter [A] between the connectors [В]. Special Tool - Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter: 57001-1408 Set the Hand Tester [E] to the x 10 V DC...

Fuel cut valve — operation check
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel System chapter ). Set the Hand Tester [A] to the x 25 V DC range, and connect it to the each fuel cut valve connector [B] as follows. Hand Tester (+) Terminal [C] → BR/BK Lead Hand Tester (-) Terminal [D] → R or O/G or...

Starter button — operation check
Remove the seats (see Frame chapter ). Set the Hand Tester [A] to the x 10 V DC range, connect it to the junction box [B] lead as follows. Hand Tester (+) Terminal [C] → BK/R Lead Hand Tester (-) Terminal [D] → Frame Ground Special Tool - Hand...

Side stand switch — operation check
Remove the seats (see Frame chapter ). Change the transmission gear to the first position and set the side stand to «ON» position. Set the Hand Tester [A] to the x 25 V DC range, and connect it to the junction box [B] lead as follows. Hand Tester...

Spark plug — inspection
Remove the spark plug and inspect the ceramic insulator. ★ Whether or not the right temperature plug is being used can be ascertained by noting the condition of the ceramic insulator around the electrode A light brown color indicates the correct...