Kawasaki Ninja 1000 / Z1000SX 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 / Z1000SX maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, tires, brake fluid, coolant, oil, drive chain maintenance, valve clearance, air filter and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1043ccEngine size
51Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2011–2013): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hose and pipe for fuel leaks. |
| Fuel hose and pipe damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hose and pipe for damage. |
| Fuel hose and pipe installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hose and pipe installation condition. |
| Tire air pressure inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect tire air pressure. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level. |
| Lights and switches operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect lights and switches operation. |
| Headlight aiming inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect headlight aiming. |
| Coolant change | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Drain and replace coolant. |
| Oil filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil filter. |
| Brake hose replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hose. |
| Coolant level inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect coolant level. |
| Air suction system damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect air suction system for damage. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Front forks/rear shock absorber operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect front forks/rear shock absorber operation for damping and smooth stroke. |
| Front forks/rear shock absorber oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect front forks/rear shock absorber for oil leaks. |
| Steering stem bearings lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Lubricate steering stem bearings. |
| Bolts and nuts tightness inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect bolts and nuts tightness. |
| Master cylinder and caliper rubber parts replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace rubber parts of brake master cylinder and caliper. |
| Throttle control system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect throttle control system for play, smooth return, and no drag. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect engine vacuum synchronization across throttle bodies. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect idle speed. |
| Evaporative emission control system function inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system function (CAL and SEA-B1 models). |
| Coolant leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect water hose and pipe for coolant leaks. |
| Water hose damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect water hose for damage. |
| Water hose installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect water hose installation condition. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances (US, CA, CAL models). |
| Clutch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect clutch operation for play, disengagement, and engagement. |
| Wheel/tire damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for damage. |
| Tire tread wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire tread wear and abnormal wear. |
| Wheel bearing damage inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect wheel bearings for damage. |
| Drive chain lubrication condition inspection | Every 600 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain lubrication condition; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain slack; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Drive chain guide wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain guide for wear. |
| Brake fluid leak inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake hose and pipe for brake fluid leaks. |
| Brake hose and pipe damage inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake hose and pipe for damage. |
| Brake hose and pipe installation condition inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake hose and pipe installation condition. |
| Brake operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake operation for effectiveness, play, and no drag. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake pad wear; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Brake light switch operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Rocker arm operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect rocker arm operation. |
| Tie-rods operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect tie-rods operation. |
| Steering play inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect steering play. |
| Sidestand switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect sidestand switch operation. |
| Engine stop switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect engine stop switch operation. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate chassis parts. |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 18,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner element; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Fuel hose replacement | Every 60 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hose. |
| Radiator hose and O-ring replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Replace radiator hose and O-ring. |
| Engine oil change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Drain and replace engine oil; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Drain and replace brake fluid. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
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