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The stock flasher is Kawasaki part number 27002-1101, Denso part number FE218BH, although you shouldn't need this information when looking for an electronic replacement. Since there are 2 wires on the bike to connect to the flasher relay, most any 2 wire electronic flasher should work for the Ninja. You should be able to find one at your local auto parts store. Maybe. If you get a blank look when you ask there, try one of these:

* [http://www.cyclegear.com/~~spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=PRC_SM-FRH1_G~~ SPEEDMETAL LED Signal Relay ~~(#489421)~~] from Cycle Gear.

* [http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/LED_Signal_Relay/web1006869 SPEEDMETAL LED Signal Relay] from Cycle Gear.

* [http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fflashers.htm Super Bright LEDs] part number LF1-S-PIN

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====Diode method====

Using diodes is probably an easier way to do make your new signals work than the LED method described below. It should be easier for most people to solder wires and make a ground using a ring terminal than to fiddle with small parts inside the gauge cluster. Another nice feature of this modification is that any cluster will work, so if the cluster needs to be replaced for any reason, the wiring modification will still be on the bike.

Using diodes is probably an easier way to make your new signals work than the LED method described below. It should be easier for most people to solder wires and make a ground using a ring terminal than to fiddle with small parts inside the gauge cluster. Another nice feature of this modification is that any cluster will work, so if the cluster needs to be replaced for any reason, the wiring modification will still be on the bike.

A diode is a simple one-way valve. It only allows electricity to flow in one direction. This will keep the two turn signal circuits separated. [http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/diode.htm More about diodes]

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 The stock flasher is Kawasaki part number 27002-1101, Denso part number FE218BH, although you shouldn't need this information when looking for an electronic replacement. Since there are 2 wires on the bike to connect to the flasher relay, most any 2 wire electronic flasher should work for the Ninja. You should be able to find one at your local auto parts store. Maybe. If you get a blank look when you ask there, try one of these:
-* [http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=PRC_SM-FRH1_G SPEEDMETAL LED Signal Relay (#489421)] from Cycle Gear.
+* [http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/LED_Signal_Relay/web1006869 SPEEDMETAL LED Signal Relay] from Cycle Gear.
 * [http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fflashers.htm Super Bright LEDs] part number LF1-S-PIN
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 ====Diode method====
-Using diodes is probably an easier way to do make your new signals work than the LED method described below. It should be easier for most people to solder wires and make a ground using a ring terminal than to fiddle with small parts inside the gauge cluster. Another nice feature of this modification is that any cluster will work, so if the cluster needs to be replaced for any reason, the wiring modification will still be on the bike.
+Using diodes is probably an easier way to make your new signals work than the LED method described below. It should be easier for most people to solder wires and make a ground using a ring terminal than to fiddle with small parts inside the gauge cluster. Another nice feature of this modification is that any cluster will work, so if the cluster needs to be replaced for any reason, the wiring modification will still be on the bike.
 A diode is a simple one-way valve. It only allows electricity to flow in one direction. This will keep the two turn signal circuits separated. [http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/diode.htm More about diodes]