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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Sprocket Wear Inspection
Visually inspect the engine and rear sprocket teeth for wear and damage. If the teeth are worn as illustrated, replace the sprocket, and inspect the drive chain wear (see Drive Chain Wear Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Worn Tooth (Engine Sprocket) [A] Worn Tooth (Rear ...

Spring Preload Adjustment
Remove the rear shock absorber from the frame (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Loosen the locknut and turn out the adjusting nut to free the spring. Special Tools - Hook Wrench T=3.2 R37: 57001-1539 Hook Wrench R=35: 57001-1580 To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting n ...

Alternator Inspection
There are three types of alternator failures: short, open (wire burned out), or loss in rotor magnetism. A short or open in one of the coil wires will result in either a low output, or no output at all. A loss in rotor magnetism, which may be caused by dropping or hitting the alternator, by leav ...