Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber

Spring Tension Inspection

Since a spring becomes shorter as it weakens, check its free length [A] to determine its condition. If the spring of either fork leg is shorter than the service limit, it must be replaced. If ...

Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound damping adjuster [A] to the desired position. The standard adjuster setting is the 1 3/4 turns out from the fully clockwise position. ...

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Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Signal (Service Code 24)
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Signal Inspection The rear wheel rotation sensor sends the signal to the ECU through the KIBS hydraulic unit (KIBS equipped models). For other than KIBS equipped models, the signal is sent directly to the ECU. The ECU uses the rear wheel rotation sensor signal for mo ...

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Communication Error (Service Code 1b, KIBS Equipped Models)
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Communication Line Inspection When the data (for status of KIBS hydraulic unit) is not sent from the KIBS hydraulic unit to the meter unit and ECU, the service code 1b is displayed. The data is sent through the CAN communication line. The service code 1b is detected with the ...

Steering Play Inspection
Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack. Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately tap each end of the handlebar. The f ...