Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Braking

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / How to ride the motorcycle / Braking

Close the throttle completely, leaving the clutch engaged (except when shifting gears) so that the engine will help slow down the motorcycle.
Shift down one gear at a time so that you are in 1st gear when you come to a complete stop.
When stopping, always apply both brakes at the same time. Normally the front brake should be applied a little more than the rear. Shift down or fully disengage the clutch as necessary to keep the engine from stalling.
Never lock the brakes, or it will cause the tires to skid. When turning a corner, it is better not to brake at all. Reduce your speed before you get into the corner.
For emergency braking, disregard downshifting, and concentrate on applying the brakes as hard as possible without skidding.

A. Front Brake Lever

A. Rear Brake Pedal

Shifting Gears

Close the throttle while pulling in the clutch lever. Shift into the next higher or lower gear. Open the throttle part way, while releasing the clutch lever. For smooth riding, each gea ...

Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS, For models equipped with KIBS)

KIBS regulates anti-lock braking performance with more precision during sports riding compared to a conventional ABS system. KIBS is designed to help prevent the wheels from locking up when the ...

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Stick Coil Removal
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the stick coil connectors [A]. Pull out the stick coils [B] upward. First, turn the stick coil by 90 degrees, and then pull it out by twisting the coil head to the left and righ ...

Seat Cover Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following. When installing the pad [A], install it along the corner [B] as shown in the figure. When installing the pad [C], align the ends [D], along the corner [E], and wrap [F] the upper edge of the seat cover. Install the damper [A] ...

Parts Location
1. Timing Rotor 2. Crankshaft Sensor 3. Horn 4. Oil Pressure Switch 5. Rear Brake Light Switch 6. Oxygen Sensor (Equipped Models) 7. Alternator 8. Stator Coil 9. Gear Position Switch 10. Sidestand Switch 11. Immobilizer Amplifier (Equipped Models) 12. Radiator Fan Motor 1 ...