Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Inquiries to Rider

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Brakes / KIBS (Equipped Models) / Inquiries to Rider

Each rider reacts to problems in different ways, so it is important to confirm what kind of condition the rider is dissatisfied with.
Try to find out exactly what problem occurs under exactly what conditions by asking the rider; knowing this information may help you reproduce the problem in the shop.
The diagnosis sheet will help prevent you from overlooking any keys, so always use it.

Sample Diagnosis Sheet

Sample Diagnosis Sheet

Pre-Diagnosis Inspection 1

Pre-Diagnosis Inspection 1

Pre-Diagnosis Inspection 2

Pre-Diagnosis Inspection 2

Self-diagnosis Outline

Refer to the Self-Diagnosis System chapter for the self-diagnosis or service code.

KIBS Troubleshooting Outline

When an abnormality in the system occurs, the ABS indicator light (LED) and KIBS indicator light (LED) light up and the KIBS warning symbol are displayed on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) to aler ...

ABS and KIBS Indicator Lights (LED) Inspection

In this model, the ABS indicator light (LED) [A] and KIBS indicator light (LED) [B] go on or blink by the data sent from the KIBS hydraulic unit. Refer to the Meter Unit Inspection in the Electr ...

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Location of parts
Clutch Lever Left Handlebar Switches Rebound Damping Force Adjuster (Front Fork) Compression damping force adjuster (Front Fork) Meter Instruments Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front) Right Handlebar Switches Front Brake Lever Throttle Grip Ignition Switch/Steering Lock Elect ...

Fuel Type
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum Antiknock Index of 90. The Antiknock Index is posted on service station pumps. The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance to detonation or “knocking.” The Antiknock Index is an average of the Research Octane Number (R ...

Regulator/Rectifier Inspection
Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Right Inner Fairing (see Inner Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Bolts [A] Regulator/Rectifier [B] Set the hand tester to the × 1 kΩ range and make the measurements show ...