Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Wheel Rotation Sensor Air Gap Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Brakes / KIBS (Equipped Models) / Wheel Rotation Sensor Air Gap Inspection

Raise the front/rear wheel off the ground (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).
Measure the air gap between the sensor and sensor rotor at several points by turning the wheel slowly.

Thickness Gauge [A]

Wheel Rotation Sensor Air Gap Standard:

Front 0.4 1.6 mm (0.02
0.06 in.)

Rear 0.4 1.6 mm (0.02
0.06 in.)

Wheel Rotation Sensor Air Gap Inspection

NOTE

The sensor air gap cannot be adjusted.

If the air gap is not within the specification, inspect the hub bearing (see Hub Bearing Inspection in the Wheels/Tires chapter), sensor installation condition and sensor (see Wheel Rotation Sensor Inspection).

Wheel Rotation Sensor Air Gap Inspection

Wheel Rotation Sensor Inspection

Remove the front wheel rotation sensor [A] from the front fork. Remove the rear wheel rotation sensor [B] from the caliper bracket. Visually inspect the wheel rotation sensors. Replace t ...

Wheel Rotation Sensor Rotor Inspection

Remove: Wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter) Brake Disc Mounting Bolts [A] Sensor Rotor [B] Front Wheel [C] Rear Wheel [D] Visually inspect the wh ...

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Replacement Parts
Replacement parts must be KAWASAKI genuine or recommended by KAWASAKI. Gaskets, O-rings, oil seals, grease seals, circlips, cotter pins or self-locking nuts must be replaced with new ones whenever disassembled. Assembly Order In most cases assembly order is the reverse of disassembly, howe ...

Spring Preload Adjustment
To adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload adjuster [A]. The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the fully counterclockwise position. WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling may be impaired and a hazardous condition may result. B ...

Steering Stem Warp Inspection
Whenever the steering stem is removed, or if the steering can not be adjusted for smooth action, check the steering stem for straightness. If the steering stem [A] is bent, replace the steering stem. Stem Cap Deterioration, Damage Inspection Replace the stem cap if its oil seal [A] s ...