djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 the brake handle has a wheel with a numbers 1-6 i think on an 06 zxr ninja what is it for...and how do i add more brake i have to pull the brake hqandle almost 3/4 of the way back to get the front bakes to engage is that normal for this bike???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 the numbers are for lever position..no thats not normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 how close or far away you want the lever to the grip. higher number being closer, 1 being farthest (usually)and no thats not normal like dude said, might need a rebleed, new fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 what do u mean lever position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 what natedogg said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 so how do i check it???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 your brakes..are the pads worn, are the resivors filled..maybe you have air in the line somewhere, or need new fluid like nate said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 idk i'm guessing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 there's no fluid in brake resivoir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 ^--- wow.You should check your cars too. Jeez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 yeah a chick owned it before i did so what kind of brake fluid do i use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 DOT 4, my 07 ninja 250 uses DOT 4 so Im guessing yours does too. It should say on the cap. Double check to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 do i have to bleed the lines after adding it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Yes you will have to. If you dont, they will be mushy and you wont stop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Read this on how to bleed them. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_I_bleed_the_brake_lines%3FBTW, what size ninja do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 zx6r-with a 636 in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Yeah DOT 4 should be what you need. Anyone here disagree? But that website will still apply to how you need to bleed them. Dont take the bike out until you fix this. And seeing as your fluid was empty, you should have someone help you to look over the bike in case there are any other issues with it. You dont want to be doing 70mph and realize your wheels are loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I'm gonna make an appointment to get it in to a shop asap prolly by friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 shit man, bring it over here and some beer and ill bleed the brakes for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 when can u do it i wish i had the fluid tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 there's no fluid in brake resivoirthats not good! Brakes work with hydraulics. when you pull the leaver, the fluid makes the brake pads contact with the rotor. it sounds like there is SOME fluid left in the lines, but you are dangerously close to not having any braking. you'll need some dot4,5 brake fluid added to that and the lines have to be bled of all air (bubbles of air compress, where the fluid doesn't). compressing air bubbles is what causes you to have to pull the leaver 3/4 of the way. if you don't know how to bleed the brake lines, get some help, its not that its hard, just tricky until you know how. the dial is just to adjust the position of the leaver - kind of like adjusting a steering wheel in the car to be higher or lower. its for comfort. GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Ask around for some reputable shops. Me personally, I dont like other people working on my bike. I want to know whats going on and that its done right. If there is something I dont know, I have a friend who is VERY knowledgable and helps me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 and how am i gonna transport beer...never mind backpack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 shit man, bring it over here and some beer and ill bleed the brakes for you Theres lots a ppl who are willing to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 well i know nothing about the braking system i can bleed it and add fluid but knowig my luck i'll mess something up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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