Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Engine Sprocket Installation
- Replace the sprocket washer and axle cotter pin.
- Install the engine sprocket onto the output shaft.
- Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the threads
and seating surface of the engine sprocket nut.
- Tighten:
Torque - Engine Sprocket Nut: 145 N·m (14.8 kgf·m, 107
ft·lb)
NOTE
Tighten the engine sprocket nut while applying the rear
brake.

- After torquing the engine sprocket nut, bend [A] two sides
of the washer over the nut.
- Adjust the drive chain slack after installing the engine
sprocket (see Drive Chain Slack Adjustment in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter).
- Install:
Pin [A]
Chain Guide [B]
Engine Sprocket Cover [C]
- Tighten:
Torque - Engine Sprocket Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m,
87 in·lb)

Remove:
Engine Sprocket Cover Bolts [A]
Engine Sprocket Cover [B]
Flatten out the bended washer [A].
Remove the engine sprocket nut [B] and washer.
NOTE
When loosening the engin ...
Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter).
NOTICE
Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc
facing down. This can damage or warp the disc.
Place bl ...
Other materials:
Oxygen Sensor Removal (Equipped Models)
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Disconnect the oxygen sensor lead connector [A].
NOTICE
Do not pull strongly, twist, or bend the oxygen sensor
lead. This may cause the wi ...
Check 3-6: Neutral Indicator Light (LED) Inspection
Connect the leads in the same circuit as Check 3-2.
Connect the terminal [8] to the battery (–) terminal.
Check that the neutral indicator light (LED) [A] goes on.
If the indicator light does not go on, replace the meter unit.
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Wiring Diagram (US, CA and CAL with KIBS Models)
ZX1000KC
ZX1000KD
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