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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Balancer Adjustment
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. Adjust the balancer gear backlash with the engine idling. The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the balancer shaft which has eccentric journals. St ...

Spring Plate Free Play Measurement
Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever may feel “spongy” or pulsate when pulled. Hold an extra drive shaft in a vise and install the following c ...

Caliper Installation
Install the caliper and brake hose lower end. For the front caliper, be sure to install the collars [A]. Replace the washers on each side of hose fitting with new ones. Touch the brake hoses [A] to the stopper [B] of the caliper. Front Calipers [C] Rear Caliper [D] Tighten: To ...