Hey Brian! Well after watching almost every video you've done on this 400 I feel like I already know this bike from tire to tire. Your videos are well put together in an easy to understand way. But also aren't to toned down. You don't make the more experienced viewer feel like an idiot but also don't make a novice viewer feel like a project is super scary and mysterious. I will be picking up my very own 400 tomarrow (2/21/19) and will be using quite a few of your videos as I make my bike mine. Thank you for your immense knowledge and your ability to teach! A big fan, Jesse
Great job, as a saftey man you might think about one of those grove wedding rings, will save your finger, and clear saftey glasses....awesome instructions! Gods speed
Great video Sir. Just what I wanted to see done on this bike. The greatest gripe for Kawasaki ninja 400 are the spongy front brakes. Hope this mod eliminated that. Cheers.....
I have 2020 ninja 650abs I just install rear braided line was pain in the but...... for the front pretty much similar, lift the tank and connect the lines to the abs pump.....
Useful video. Although I'm surprised the bike does not have tank grips. Frankly, tank grips, ABS and braided lines should be law on all street motorcycles. Control under braking is vastly improved using legs to brace on other tank.
Nice work, i just picked up my Ninja 400 at the beginning of the month and have been doing some mods, next on the list is deactivate the ABS and brake line upgrade. Do you have Non-ABS brake line kit for the 400, thanks for the informative video, normally i am not a fan of the green but on your bike, looks great with a dash of Kawi to compliment the black.
Is there any need to put a few drops of blue loctite on the banjo bolts? And is there a torque spec for them? I'm concerned with over-tightening. Thanks for the fantastic videos and sharing your knowledge with us; new to wrenching and I really appreciate the mentorship. #respect
Do not put any loctite on the banjo bolts. If you want to use a torque wrench I am pretty sure Spiegler publishes the spec in the instructions they send with each brake line kit. - Van
Spiegler makes a great product, we use their lines on all of our STG Project Bikes. Galfer is a good brand as well, we just have a stronger relationship with Spiegler because they are in Ohio a couple hours from us so we are able to get the lines custom made in 1-2 days total including delivery to the shop. We also work with them supplying feedback on the kits we install on the project bikes. - Brian Van
Hi Van, thanks very much for the vid ! I have 2 questions - when removing the fuel tank, do I have to empty it first, or do anything in particular to make sure no spill? - do you see potential to mount a steering damper on the Ninja 400? Thanks a lot!
It is easier if the tank is not full, that said it really doesn't matter as the fuel will not leak past the fuel pump after you remove it. End of the day it is just a little more awkward and heavier the more fuel you have in it. - Brian Van
Hi Brian, quick question although this model gives the bike more performance and stopping power does it change the functions of the abs in regards to emergency stopping and wheel locking?
Thank you for watching! The Ninja 650 has more power and is a little heavier than the Ninja 400 which is why it comes with 2 front discs. The brakes on the Ninja 400 work well for the size and power of the bike, especially after installing stainless steel brake lines on the bike. - Brian Van
STG sir i just want to ask if its ok to put a on/off switch to the headlight of kawi 400.? And sir can u make a video on how to adjust the high ang low beam of the headlight of kawi 400 please.. thank u sir..
With these brake lines you will retain the rear reservoir. The only difference between these lines and the OEM rubber is these do not expand so you have more power and feel in the brakes. - Van
Hi Brain, is this brake line kit longer than Oem? My new rear set requires longer hose length to fit. Also, should I torque the banjo bolt to oem spec ( 33N.m)? because the bolt looks like made of Aluminium which cannot take amount of force.
100% do not torque these aluminum banjos to the OEM spec, they will snap. This kit is OEM length. If you need the line to be longer please contact us directly to order and we can help you get that done. - Van
HALO BRIAN after i change the rear brake line and brake pad, my ninja speedometer is not function (always show 0 ), also the engine light and abs light are always on. do u know why my bike like this??please help , many thanks!!
I have a ninja 650 2017 abs. The connector to the abs module looks different and aren't banjo bolt. Could I still be able to remove these and add a banjo bolt?
I'm not sure a flexible hose is better than a hard line. But its about the color, right? Also, why not just use any one of many power syphon tools to bleed? Your using a lift and most tools your customers dont have anyway....🤔
I am using a lift because I have one in the shop. As for bleeding the brakes I have a power bleeder that I use when I am getting the bikes ready for the track. For the videos I prefer to use the manual method as this is what our customers will most likely be doing. - Van
IMO there is no reason to do that. I think Brembo has one but do will need to do some research to see which one would be appropriate for that bike. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear@sportbiketrackgear when I attempt to bleed from the brembo master all I get is air. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get these brakes blood and not feel mushy anymore.
Not sure how much a shop would charge you to be fair. Shoot your dealer a call and ask how much, they should be able to get you the labor price. End of the day if you follow this video you could most likely do this on your own. - Van
I do not have the specs for the brake lines here, you would need to contact Spiegler directly to get them. What I can tell you is that these lines will work with the OEM rearsets and all of the aftermarket ones we have installed on the Ninja 400. - Van
We have another kit for the non ABS Ninja 400 from Spiegler. Here is a link to it on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/spiegler-kawasaki-ninja-400-2018-front-rear-brake-line-kit-similar-orig/ - Brian Van
hi , just like to ask is your Kawasaki ninja 400 engine giving the tick tack sound? because I bought a Kawasaki ninja 400 and the engine giving me the loud tick tack sound. can give me a suggestion what I need to repair for the sound? thank you
Really hard to say without having the bike here to listed to the noise. If you feel it is abnormal I would suggest taking it to the dealer ASAP so they can have a listen. - Van
videogamerkp yes, according to my Kawasaki Ninja 400 manual, the ABS for the Z400 ABS and Ninja 400 ABS is set up the same way, the lines are the same length too.
Both are good bikes, especially for beginners. Don't buy either without throwing a leg over each one. You may discover one fits you better than the other. If both feel about the same, then make your choice based on new vs. used. If you are considering a brand new R3, then you should probably save a little more and get the larger (but lighter) Ninja 400. Excluding physical "feel", appearance/color preferences and brand loyalty, the Ninja 400 beats the R3 in every way. If you are more "budget conscious", there aren't many used Ninja 400s yet, so your choice is clear (R3).
This is the ABS model and the lines are on the bike with zero issues. Massive improvement in the braking feel and power with this mod, highly recommended. - Brian Van
nuraiman abdullah when it isn’t working, the ABS light will not turn off and you will get a ODB II code if you have an adapter to plug in an OBD II reader. STG sells the code reader and adapter for the Ninja 400. Another way to check is a physical, jam on the front brakes and feel the ABS kick in. Most important is bleeding the brakes properly, normally changing the ABS brake lines with a compatible ABS line kit, doesn’t effect the actual ABS pump.
I need this shop in my life. Holy crap, the place is surgically sterile. My shop, in comparison, is the mechanical equivalent of stone knives and bear skins.
Hey Brian!
Well after watching almost every video you've done on this 400 I feel like I already know this bike from tire to tire. Your videos are well put together in an easy to understand way. But also aren't to toned down. You don't make the more experienced viewer feel like an idiot but also don't make a novice viewer feel like a project is super scary and mysterious. I will be picking up my very own 400 tomarrow (2/21/19) and will be using quite a few of your videos as I make my bike mine. Thank you for your immense knowledge and your ability to teach!
A big fan,
Jesse
You are welcome and thank you for watching! Enjoy your Ninja and ride safe. - Van
Can't say it enough, Van is the man! Definitely want to support STG more going into the future. Hope they are all good people!
We look forward to working with you when you are ready to order something! - Van
When Brian talks... I Listen... Thanks for the countless vids of knowledgeable information!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Those green lines are the perfect match for that bike. Really nicely done!
Everyone here told me green was the wrong way to go, I appreciate the support and thank you for watching! - Brian Van
This video is worthy to be watched every minute !
We are at your service! - Van
Yet again, an invaluable video. Thanks so much!
Great job, as a saftey man you might think about one of those grove wedding rings, will save your finger, and clear saftey glasses....awesome instructions! Gods speed
Thanks for watching! - Van
A++ very detailed!! Thank you very much
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Great video Sir. Just what I wanted to see done on this bike. The greatest gripe for Kawasaki ninja 400 are the spongy front brakes. Hope this mod eliminated that.
Cheers.....
The brakes feel a lot better after doing this for sure. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear how to buy that parts.
@@wilsonlimos869 look in the description! Ynr link is there
Just finished installing the green line's myself thanks to you, they look so nice.
your videos are very helpful, thanks again!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Very informative. Thank you.
Love this channel - always great content that’s well explained and easy to follow.
Thanks for watching and for the kind words. - Van
Must do mod for my Ninja 400
This is for sure the best bang for the buck performance mod. - Van
Absolutely great video, quick question, would this installation be similar for the ninja 300? Cheers
I have not worked on a 300 but would expect the install to be pretty much the same on that bike. - Van
I have 2020 ninja 650abs I just install rear braided line was pain in the but...... for the front pretty much similar, lift the tank and connect the lines to the abs pump.....
For sure the ABS makes this a little more difficult. - Van
Useful video. Although I'm surprised the bike does not have tank grips. Frankly, tank grips, ABS and braided lines should be law on all street motorcycles. Control under braking is vastly improved using legs to brace on other tank.
We had not installed them at this point in the project. All of our bikes end up getting tank grips installed for sure. - Van
Perfect explain bro, you are good at this.
Thank you for watching! - Van
Nice work, i just picked up my Ninja 400 at the beginning of the month and have been doing some mods, next on the list is deactivate the ABS and brake line upgrade. Do you have Non-ABS brake line kit for the 400, thanks for the informative video, normally i am not a fan of the green but on your bike, looks great with a dash of Kawi to compliment the black.
Is there any need to put a few drops of blue loctite on the banjo bolts? And is there a torque spec for them? I'm concerned with over-tightening.
Thanks for the fantastic videos and sharing your knowledge with us; new to wrenching and I really appreciate the mentorship. #respect
Do not put any loctite on the banjo bolts. If you want to use a torque wrench I am pretty sure Spiegler publishes the spec in the instructions they send with each brake line kit. - Van
Hey Bryan, is the spiegler brand better than galfer? Thanks.
Spiegler makes a great product, we use their lines on all of our STG Project Bikes. Galfer is a good brand as well, we just have a stronger relationship with Spiegler because they are in Ohio a couple hours from us so we are able to get the lines custom made in 1-2 days total including delivery to the shop. We also work with them supplying feedback on the kits we install on the project bikes. - Brian Van
verry good video . This is what I'm looking for , thank u
Is there anything you have to do with the ABS after installing the brake lines? Like some sort of reboot process?
No just install the lines and bleed the brakes. Nothing more to do than that and you will be good to go. - Van
Absolutely great video！
Excuse me Ninja 400 Brake Line front, How much is the length?
I want to replace it myself, thank you very much!
Grate video’s Van 👍 Q: would this & other mods work on the Kawasaki Z400SE as well??
Yes it is essentially the same bike. - Van
By all means, I gotta ask.... why is it necessary to replace the metal rigid line of the rear brakes? ain't it already sturdy enough?
Hi Van, thanks very much for the vid ! I have 2 questions
- when removing the fuel tank, do I have to empty it first, or do anything in particular to make sure no spill?
- do you see potential to mount a steering damper on the Ninja 400?
Thanks a lot!
It is easier if the tank is not full, that said it really doesn't matter as the fuel will not leak past the fuel pump after you remove it. End of the day it is just a little more awkward and heavier the more fuel you have in it. - Brian Van
@@sportbiketrackgear you guys are the best in the business!! This vid has been so helpful for getting the tank off for my gsxr 600 shock mod
Why it doenst go thro abs pump. No long enough like susuki video?
Hi Brian, quick question although this model gives the bike more performance and stopping power does it change the functions of the abs in regards to emergency stopping and wheel locking?
No this has no impact on the ABS system of the Ninja. - Van
Great video. Why not install double disk system from ninja 650? Just for compliance?
Thank you for watching! The Ninja 650 has more power and is a little heavier than the Ninja 400 which is why it comes with 2 front discs. The brakes on the Ninja 400 work well for the size and power of the bike, especially after installing stainless steel brake lines on the bike. - Brian Van
STG sir i just want to ask if its ok to put a on/off switch to the headlight of kawi 400.?
And sir can u make a video on how to adjust the high ang low beam of the headlight of kawi 400 please.. thank u sir..
How to order sir
What size of male fittings that on aluminum tubing? Thanks. ❤❤❤
M10x1.0 pitch (fine thread) or M10x1.25 pitch (coarse thread) are the specs for the banjo bolts. - Van
Do we need to replace also ABS hose if we replace brake line?
No, you can remove or plug the ABS module after installing non-ABS brake lines. - Van
Same process with z400 2022
Yes, process will be the same. - Van
Sorry noob here, but does the rear reservoir to master cylinder not get replaced? Does that not leave an area for fluid to expanded?
With these brake lines you will retain the rear reservoir. The only difference between these lines and the OEM rubber is these do not expand so you have more power and feel in the brakes. - Van
Is there a reason why this ABS kit is sold for the front and back? Is it possible to install only the front? Thank you.
Spiegler only offers the ABS kits complete. - Van
easy street. thanks for the video
You are welcome, thanks for watching. - Van
Hi Brain, is this brake line kit longer than Oem? My new rear set requires longer hose length to fit. Also, should I torque the banjo bolt to oem spec ( 33N.m)? because the bolt looks like made of Aluminium which cannot take amount of force.
100% do not torque these aluminum banjos to the OEM spec, they will snap. This kit is OEM length. If you need the line to be longer please contact us directly to order and we can help you get that done. - Van
HALO BRIAN
after i change the rear brake line and brake pad, my ninja speedometer is not function (always show 0 ), also the engine light and abs light are always on. do u know why my bike like this??please help , many thanks!!
Take a look at your rear wheel speed sensor, sounds like you have it unplugged or may have damaged it during the service you performed. - Van
I have a ninja 650 2017 abs. The connector to the abs module looks different and aren't banjo bolt. Could I still be able to remove these and add a banjo bolt?
I am not familiar with the ABS module on your model so I do not have the answer. - Van
Please Install this CR racefit black addition exhaust. Kawasaki ninja 400.
What are the lenghts of the lines?
I do not have the specs for the brake lines. - Van
Hi ,Do we need to drain the gasoline before disassembling the oil drum when installing it
No you can pull the tank even if it is full and it will not leak. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thank you so much
I'm not sure a flexible hose is better than a hard line. But its about the color, right? Also, why not just use any one of many power syphon tools to bleed? Your using a lift and most tools your customers dont have anyway....🤔
I am using a lift because I have one in the shop. As for bleeding the brakes I have a power bleeder that I use when I am getting the bikes ready for the track. For the videos I prefer to use the manual method as this is what our customers will most likely be doing. - Van
Hey bryan, may i know each line length size?
Sorry I do not have the specs for the line length. You would need to reach out to Spiegler and see if they would share that. - Van
Been loving this series. Quick question to anyone who knows.. I have a non abs model would this install be a little easier for me?
I just did it on my ninja 300 front brake line - if you can bleed a brake line you can do this install lol
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
100% bleeding the line is the toughest part. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear I wouldn't have to remove the tank though right? Cause there's no abs module?
And racefit slash on ninja 400 please please Install this😍
Hey Brian, is there any way to change the master cylinder to an aftermarket on the 2020 400?
Wasn’t really able to find anything on it
IMO there is no reason to do that. I think Brembo has one but do will need to do some research to see which one would be appropriate for that bike. - Van
Is it necessary to bleed the upper master with a brembo or only the lowers?
If you have a bleeder screw on your master you should use it for sure. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear@sportbiketrackgear when I attempt to bleed from the brembo master all I get is air. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get these brakes blood and not feel mushy anymore.
How much are we looking at roughly for this set up and to get a local garage to fit? Would love to have this added
Not sure how much a shop would charge you to be fair. Shoot your dealer a call and ask how much, they should be able to get you the labor price. End of the day if you follow this video you could most likely do this on your own. - Van
With this brake lines proper and normal install doesnt affect the ABS? tia
No this kit is designed to work with the ABS equipped bike and does not change how that system functions. - Van
HI, Brian.
what is the length of the brake lines?
I do not have the specs for the brake lines here, you would need to contact Spiegler directly to get them. What I can tell you is that these lines will work with the OEM rearsets and all of the aftermarket ones we have installed on the Ninja 400. - Van
Can you make an Installation Video of Custom Dynamics Universal Magic Strobe Brake Light Modulator on Kawasaki Z900?
Hi bryan, I bought the spiegler without the abs unit but it says different things
I need a little more info to help you out. Please be more specific and I will get you all dialed in. - Van
Hey Bryan, does this kit work with non ABS version or is there a different kit?
We have another kit for the non ABS Ninja 400 from Spiegler. Here is a link to it on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/spiegler-kawasaki-ninja-400-2018-front-rear-brake-line-kit-similar-orig/ - Brian Van
hi , just like to ask is your Kawasaki ninja 400 engine giving the tick tack sound? because I bought a Kawasaki ninja 400 and the engine giving me the loud tick tack sound. can give me a suggestion what I need to repair for the sound? thank you
Really hard to say without having the bike here to listed to the noise. If you feel it is abnormal I would suggest taking it to the dealer ASAP so they can have a listen. - Van
are the green nuts given ? the ones you install at the brake system
Hi bryan, I would love to know how to fix the denali soundbomb air compact
Would this set work for 2019 z400 abs as well?
videogamerkp yes, according to my Kawasaki Ninja 400 manual, the ABS for the Z400 ABS and Ninja 400 ABS is set up the same way, the lines are the same length too.
Do you need to drain the fuel tank first so fuel, doesn't pour out? Or is there a valve of some sort that prevents this?
NVM, the pump is in the tank and the connector you removed is downstream of this, so there isn't any leaking (substantial) unless the pump turns on.
You got it! - Van
Should I get a yzf r3 or ninja 400?
assassin stunter h2r
I have not ridden this bike enough to say one is better than the other. I can say it for sure has more power which is not a bad thing. - Van
Commander833 😂
Both are good bikes, especially for beginners. Don't buy either without throwing a leg over each one. You may discover one fits you better than the other. If both feel about the same, then make your choice based on new vs. used. If you are considering a brand new R3, then you should probably save a little more and get the larger (but lighter) Ninja 400. Excluding physical "feel", appearance/color preferences and brand loyalty, the Ninja 400 beats the R3 in every way. If you are more "budget conscious", there aren't many used Ninja 400s yet, so your choice is clear (R3).
Vote for Ninja 400
Hi Bryan, I did some research and some of them say that spiegler is not compatible for ABS model. Is it true ?
This is the ABS model and the lines are on the bike with zero issues. Massive improvement in the braking feel and power with this mod, highly recommended. - Brian Van
I have already installed it on my bike but how to know if the ABS is still working or not ?
nuraiman abdullah when it isn’t working, the ABS light will not turn off and you will get a ODB II code if you have an adapter to plug in an OBD II reader. STG sells the code reader and adapter for the Ninja 400. Another way to check is a physical, jam on the front brakes and feel the ABS kick in. Most important is bleeding the brakes properly, normally changing the ABS brake lines with a compatible ABS line kit, doesn’t effect the actual ABS pump.
I need this shop in my life. Holy crap, the place is surgically sterile. My shop, in comparison, is the mechanical equivalent of stone knives and bear skins.
LOL it could be a little cleaner IMO. - Van
Banjo lol
Who doesn't love a little banjo?