2022 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-14R Battery Owners Manual

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1 2022 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-14R Battery

2022 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-14R Battery

Battery

The battery installed in this motorcycle is a sealed type, so it is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water.

NOTICE
Never remove the sealing strip, or the battery can be damaged. Do not install a conventional battery in this motorcycle, or the electrical system cannot work properly.

Battery Maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to keep the battery fully charged. Failure to do so can lead to battery failure and leave you stranded. If you are riding your vehicle infrequently, inspect the battery voltage weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops below 12.6 volts, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger (check with your Kawasaki dealer). If you will not be using the motorcycle for longer than two weeks, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger. Do not use an automotive-type quick charger that may overcharge the battery and damage it.

NOTE
Leaving the battery connected causes the electrical components (clock etc.) to make the battery discharge, resulting the over-discharge of the battery. In this case, the repair or replacement of the battery is not included in the warranty. If you do not drive for four weeks or more, disconnect the battery from the vehicle.

Kawasaki-recommended chargers are:

Battery Mate 150-9
OptiMate 4
Yuasa MB-2040/2060
Christie C10122S

If the above chargers are not available, use equivalent one. For more details, ask your Kawasaki dealer.

Battery Charging

Charge the battery following the instructions of your battery charger.
The charger will keep the battery fully charged until you are ready to reinstall the battery in the motorcycle (see Battery Installation).

DANGER

Battery acid generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive under certain conditions. It is present within a battery at all times, even in a discharged condition. Keep all flames and sparks (cigarettes) away from the battery.
Wear eye protection when working with a battery. In the event of battery acid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing, wash the affected areas immediately with water for at least five minutes. Seek medical at- tention.

WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Battery Removal

Make sure the ignition switch is turned off.
Remove the bolts and washers.

A. Bolts and Washers

Pull the right fairing cover outward to clear the projections of the right fairing cover.
Pull the right fairing cover downward to clear the tabs of the right fairing cover.

A. Right Fairing Cover
B. Projections
C. Tabs

Pull outward.
Pull downward.

Remove the right fairing cover from the right inner rubber cover.

A. Right Fairing Cover
B. Right Inner Rubber Cover

Pull the right fairing cover backward to clear the ends of the right fairing cover, and remove it.

A. Right Fairing Cover
B. Ends

Remove the bolt and washer.
Pull the battery compartment cover outward to clear the projections of the battery compartment cover.

A. Bolt and Washer
B. Battery Compartment Cover
C. Projections

Remove the bolt.
Clear the frame ground lead from the band.
Remove the bolts and bracket.

A. Bolt
B. Frame Ground Lead
C. Band
D. Bolts
E. Bracket

Slightly pull out the battery with the battery tray.
Unhook the band, and slide the battery cover slightly.
Slide the red cap from the positive (+) terminal.
Disconnect the battery positive (+) cable.
Remove the battery with the battery tray.

A. Battery Tray
B. Band
C. Battery Cover
D. Red cap
E. Battery Positive (+) Cable

NOTICE
Be careful not to drop the battery from the motorcycle when pulling out it. Do not give the battery tray a strong pull, or the cables may be damaged.

Remove the battery cover.
Disconnect the battery negative (—) cable from the battery.
Remove the battery from the battery tray.

A. Battery Cover
B. Battery Negative Cable
C. Battery
D. Battery Tray

Clean the battery using a solution of baking soda and water. Be sure that the cable connections are clean.

Battery Installation

Place the battery in the battery tray as shown.
Connect the battery negative (—) cable as shown.
Put a light coat of grease on the negative (—) terminal to prevent corrosion.

A. Battery
B. Battery Tray
C. Battery Negative (—) Cable

Put the battery cover on the battery as shown.

A. Battery Cover
B. Battery

Insert the projections of the battery tray into the holes of the battery compartment.

A. Projections
B. Battery Tray
C. Holes
D. Battery Compartment

Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal.

NOTICE
Installing the negative (—) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery or the positive (+) cable to the negative (—) terminal of the battery can seriously damage the electrical system.

Put a light coat of grease on the positive (+) terminal to prevent corrosion.
Cover the positive (+) terminal with the red cap.
Install the battery cover to its original position.
Run the frame ground lead and battery positive (+) cable through the in-side of the band.
Hook the band.

A. Battery Positive (+) Cable
B. Red cap
C. Frame Ground Lead
D. Band

Check that the grommets and trim are in place on the bracket.
Fit the grommets to the projections of the battery tray.

A. Grommets
B. Trim
C. Bracket
D. Projections
E. Battery Tray

Tighten the bolts securely.
Install the battery negative (—) cable, frame ground lead and engine ground cable from inside.
Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening Torque
Frame Ground Terminal Bolt: 7.0 (0.71 kg FM, 62 in•lb)

A. Bolts
B. Battery Negative (—) Cable
C. Frame Ground Lead
D. Engine Ground Cable
E. Outside
F. Frame Ground Terminal Bolt

Check that the grommets are in place on the frame.

A. Grommets
B. Frame

Insert the projections of the battery compartment cover into the grommets of the frame.

A. Projections
B. Battery Compartment Cover
C. Grommets
D. Frame