Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Front Wheel Rotation Sensor Signal Abnormal (Service Code b 42)

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Measure the air gap between the front wheel rotation sensor and sensor rotor.

Thickness Gauge [A]

Air Gap Standard: 0.4 1.6 mm (0.02
0.06 in.)

Front Wheel Rotation Sensor Signal Abnormal (Service Code b 42)

If the measurement is not the standard, check each part for deformation and looseness and correct accordingly.

If the measurement is the standard, go to next step.

Check that there is iron or other magnetic deposits between the sensor and sensor rotor, and the sensor rotor slots for obstructions.
Check the installation condition of the sensor for looseness.
Check the sensor and sensor rotor tip for deformation or damage (e.g., chipped sensor rotor teeth).

If the sensor and sensor rotor in bad condition, remove the any deposits. Install the proper part or replace faulty part.

If the all items are good, go to next step.

Perform the Pre-Diagnosis Inspection 1 and 2 (see Inquiries to Rider in the Brakes chapter).

If this service code appears even if all checks are ended, replace the KIBS hydraulic unit.

If the service code does not appear, the KIBS system normal (temporary failure).

KIBS Motor Relay Inspection (Service Code b 35)

Check the KIBS motor relay fuse (25 A) [A] (see Fuse Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) If the fuse is good, check the wiring continuity as follows. Disconnect: Battery Positive Ca ...

Front Wheel Rotation Sensor Wiring Inspection (Service Code b 43)

Disconnect the front wheel rotation sensor lead connector [A] (see Front Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal in the Brakes chapter). Disconnect the KIBS hydraulic unit lead connector (see ...

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Brake Disc Warp Inspection
Raise the wheel off the ground with the jack. Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 For front disc inspection, turn the handlebar fully to one side. Set up a dial gauge against the disc [A] as shown in the figure and measure disc runout, while turning [B] the ...

Operating Procedures
Clean the seat area carefully. Coat the seat with machinist’s dye. Fit a 45° cutter into the holder and slide it into the valve guide. Press down lightly on the handle and turn it right or left. Grind the seating surface only until it is smooth. NOTICE Do not grind the seat too ...

Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
Remove the cotter pin [A], and loosen the rear axle nut [B]. Loosen the both chain adjuster locknuts [C]. If the chain is too loose, turn out the left and right chain adjusters [D] evenly. If the chain is too tight, turn in the left and right chain adjusters evenly, and kick the wheel f ...