The starter button runs a start cycle like a push button start car. The ecm controls the starter running. It has a programmed time to run the start cycle. The problem was eventually resolved by a Harley service bulletin noting issues with early starters. The starter clutch was replaced with a retrofit and has worked great since. This is of course after a tech told me my battery was low for 2 years (but somehow the bike would still start after this failed start)

There are four plugs. Three of the plugs are only accessible once the intake manifold is removed.

Good luck. Nothing strange other than getting it back together. I just used my wrist torque wrench and got everything 'tight'.

Gee. Who would have thought that a kawasaki wasn't a harley?

He's done quite a bit over the years but nothing too extreme. He has done more with the suspension I would say

Typical 4cyl stuff. Head work, valves, cam, exhaust, exhaust manifold, turbo, boost controller, adj. Fuel pressure regulator to cheat the injectors. Some of it is pretty off the shelf, some of it was small batch production that has been discontinued for 15+ years. Bottom end of the motor and transmission have never been out of it. All the other upgrades have been brakes and suspension.

If I remember right, both filters came from Advance auto parts.

@@Nizm0Mikethanks!

@@MikeGdbomb I got all the information back in the day on the ninjette . org forums so you can search there as well

Awesome I’ll be sure to check it out thanks again

I was a new rider with this bike back then and avoided bad weather riding. When needing to wash the bike, I would put a plastic sandwich or grocery bag over the filter as I did with the end of the exhaust.

Called Harley customer service. Gave me a case #. But told me to get it looked at and see what dealer says. I have 21. Only 1500 miles. Bought new oct 21. They're already giving me the runaround over the phone. Just tonight put in new 480 cold cranking amp lithium battery. Better but not how should be. Guarantee will screw me on this

Joe, unfortunately I cannot help you with that one as the 2021 models of the bike are not capable of using the quick shifter. From what I've seen, I think the connector may be inside the bottom left radiator faring but I'm not entirely sure. You might have to have it turned on at the dealer as well. Best of luck to ya!

The tube bracket mounts to the engine guard and the rest of the assembly runs in board of them. They are almost in there by the radiator.

To answer your question, Yes, they are protected by the crash bars. I mounted mine the same way.

Hey there. I didn't use a torque wrench but I suggest doing it if you are not familiar with working on vehicles and normal fastener tightness. I went to college for automotive and have worked on cars for a while so I can get a pretty good feel for it. Too loose and you may get a leak. Too tight and it could be worse as you can damage things or make it bind up. Just be cautious!

I've got the no baffle, db killer removed pipe on it and still having the issue. I think it's electrical. The voltage drops from over 12 down to 2 or 3. Fails to start. Works fine on the next press.

Mine always starts on the second button push but it still seems abnormal for the voltage to drop so much and cause a start failure. The cams are supposed to phase open to reduce engine pressure for start up.

They worked it out with 24 models FYI. Everything working great now, even bigger battery, new starter, some new electronics and some new starter at all.