Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Periodic Maintenance Chart

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Maintenance and adjustment / Periodic Maintenance Chart

K : Should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

* : For higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here.

# : Service more frequently when operating in severe conditions: dusty, wet, muddy, high speed, or frequent starting/stopping.

(e): Emission Related Item

1. Periodic Inspection (Engine Related Items)

Periodic Inspection (Engine Related Items)


Periodic Inspection (Engine Related Items)


Periodic Inspection (Engine Related Items)


2. Periodic Inspection (Chassis Related Items)

Periodic Inspection (Chassis Related Items)


Periodic Inspection (Chassis Related Items)


Periodic Inspection (Chassis Related Items)


Periodic Inspection (Chassis Related Items)


Periodic Inspection (Chassis Related Items)


Periodic Inspection (Chassis Related Items)


Periodic Inspection (Chassis Related Items)


3. Periodic Replacement

Periodic Replacement


Periodic Replacement


Maintenance and adjustment
The maintenance and adjustments outlined in this chapter must be carried out in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart to keep the motorcycle in good running condition. The initial mainten ...

Engine Oil
In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at the proper level, and change the oil and replace the oil filter in accordance with the Periodic ...

Other materials:

Air Cleaner Oil Draining
A drain hose is connected to the bottom of the air cleaner to drain water or oil accumulated in the cleaner part. Visually check the drain hose [A] if the water or oil accumulates. If any water or oil accumulates in the hose, remove the plug [B] from the drain hose and drain it. ...

Commutator Cleaning and Inspection
Clean the metallic debris off the between commutator segments [A]. NOTE Do not use emery or sand paper on the commutator. Check the commutator for damage or abnormal wear. Replace the starter motor with a new one if there is any damage or wear. Visually inspect the commutato ...

Front Forks/Rear Shock Absorber Operation Inspection
Pump the forks down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspect the smooth stroke. If the forks do not smoothly or noise is found, inspect the fork oil level or fork clamps (see Front Fork Oil Change in the Suspension chapter). Pump the rear seat down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspec ...