Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Brakes / KIBS (Equipped Models) / KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal

NOTICE

The KIBS hydraulic unit [A] has been adjusted and set with precision at the factory. Therefore, it should be handled carefully, never struck sharply, as with a hammer, or allowed to fall on a hard surface.

Be careful not to get water or mud on the KIBS hydraulic unit.

Drain the brake fluid through the bleed valve by pumping the brake lever and pedal.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


Clear the projection [C] from the bracket.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


NOTICE

Clean all fittings on the KIBS hydraulic unit and the rear master cylinder because dirt around the banjo bolts could contaminate the brake fluid in the line during removal/installation.

Spread over a shop towel around the KIBS hydraulic unit before removing the brake line so that brake fluid does not leak on the parts.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


NOTICE

Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic surfaces; any spilled fluid should be completely washed away immediately.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


NOTE

Remove the brake hoses and pipes according to each assembly of the exploded view.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


NOTICE

The KIBS hydraulic unit has been adjusted and set with precision at the factory. Do not try to disassemble and repair the KIBS hydraulic unit.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


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 ...

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Installation
NOTICE Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic surfaces; any spilled fluid should be completely washed away immediately. Install the KIBS hydraulic unit together with the bracket. Before in ...

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Fuel Type
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum Antiknock Index of 90. The Antiknock Index is posted on service station pumps. The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance to detonation or “knocking.” The Antiknock Index is an average of the Research Octane Number (R ...

S-KTRC Mode Indicator
This indicator shows the selected S-KTRC mode. For more detailed information about the S-KTRC mode, see Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control (S-KTRC) section in the How to Ride the Motorcycle chapter A. S-KTRC Mode Indicator NOTE When the all S-KTRC mode indicators go off, the battery voltag ...

Meter Operation Inspection
Check 1-1: Switching Inspection Turn the ignition switch to ON and check the following. The all LCD segments [A] appear for 3 seconds. The warning indicator light (Red LED) [B] goes on for 3 seconds and then goes off in a moment after that goes off. The warning indicator light (Yellow LED ...