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:

Rider’s Seat Removal
Remove the bolts and seat cover. A. Bolts B. Seat Cover Remove the mounting bolts and pull off the seat upward. A. Mounting Bolts B. Rider’s Seat ...

Chain Slack Inspection
Set the motorcycle up on its side stand. Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest, and measure the maximum chain slack by pulling up and pushing down the chain midway between the engine sprocket and rear wheel sprocket. A. Chain Slack If the ...

Balancer Installation
Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4 positions TDC. Install the balancer assembly as follows. Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection [B] on the crankcase. Engage the balancer gear and the crankshaft gear. Insert the balancer shaft until it is bot ...