Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Fluid Level Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Maintenance and adjustment / Brakes / Brake Fluid / Fluid Level Inspection

With the brake fluid reservoirs held horizontal, the brake fluid level must be kept between the upper and lower level lines.

A. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir

B. Upper Level Line

C. Lower Level Line

A. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir

B. Upper Level Line

C. Lower Level Line

If the fluid level in either reservoir is lower than the lower level line, check for fluid leaks in the brake lines, and fill the reservoir to the upper level line.

WARNING

Mixing brands and types of brake fluid can reduce the brake system’s effectiveness and cause an accident resulting in injury or death. Do not mix two brands of brake fluid. Change the brake fluid in the brake line completely if the brake fluid must be refilled but the type and brand of the brake fluid that is already in the reservoir are unidentified.

NOTE

First, tighten until slight resistance is felt, which indicates that the cap is seated on the reservoir body, and tighten the cap an additional 1/6 turn while holding the brake fluid reservoir body.

A. Reservoir

B. Cap

C. Clockwise

D. 1/6 turn

Fluid Change

Have the brake fluid changed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Fluid Requirement

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Front and Rear Brakes

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