Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Brake Operation Inspection

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Inspect the operation of the front and rear brake by running the vehicle on the dry road.

If the brake operation is insufficiency, inspect the brake system.

WARNING

When test riding the vehicle, be aware of surrounding traffic for your safety.

Brake Pad Wear Inspection

Remove the brake pads (see Front/Rear Brake Pad Removal in the Brakes chapter). Check the lining thickness [A] of the pads in each caliper. If the lining thickness of either pad is less ...

Brake Light Switch Operation Inspection

Turn the ignition switch to ON. The brake light (LED) [A] should go on when the brake lever is applied or after the brake pedal is depressed about 10 mm (0.39 in.). If it does not, adj ...

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Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection
Visually inspect the steering damper [A] for oil leakage. If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the steering damper with a new one (see Steering Damper Removal/ Installation in the Steering chapter). ZX1000JD/KD [B] ...

Stop Watch
The stop watch can be used in closed course competition. The stop watch is operated as follows: Push the upper button to display the stop watch. To start the stop watch, push the “START/STOP” switch on the right handlebar switch to the left. A. “START/STOP” Switch ...

Crankcase Splitting
Remove the engine (see Engine Removal in the Engine Removal/Installation chapter). Set the engine on a clean surface and hold the engine steady while parts are being removed. Remove: Cylinder Head (see Cylinder Head Removal in the Engine Top End chapter) Starter Motor (see Starter M ...