Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2004 Maintenance Schedule
The 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, drive chain maintenance, tires, oil, brake fluid, coolant, spark plugs, valve clearance and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake hoses and connections inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake hoses and connections. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear. |
| General lubrication | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Perform general lubrication of chassis points. |
| Rear shock absorber oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect rear shock absorber for oil leaks. |
| Throttle control system inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect throttle control system for play, smooth return, no drag. |
| Brake light switch inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Fuel hoses and connections inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect fuel hoses and connections. |
| Tire wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire wear. |
| Oil filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Replace oil filter. |
| Swingarm pivot and Uni-Trak linkage lubrication | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate swingarm pivot and Uni-Trak linkage. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 6,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and adjust idle speed. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake pad wear. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 1 month | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level. |
| Brake fluid change | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid. |
| Clutch adjustment inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and adjust clutch. |
| Steering inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect steering for smooth operation/play. |
| Nuts, bolts, and fasteners tightness inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect tightness of nuts, bolts, and fasteners. |
| Engine oil change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil. |
| Front fork oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect front fork for oil leaks. |
| Coolant change | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change coolant. |
| Radiator hoses and connections inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect radiator hoses and connections. |
| Steering stem bearing lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering stem bearing. |
| Brake/clutch master cylinder cup and dust seal replacement | Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace brake/clutch master cylinder cup and dust seal. |
| Caliper piston seal and dust seal replacement | Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace caliper piston seal and dust seal. |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Drive chain lubrication | Every 600 km | Easy | Lubricate drive chain. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Synchronize engine vacuum across throttle bodies. |
| Spark plug clean and gap | Every 6,000 km | Moderate | Clean and gap spark plugs. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Air suction valve inspection | Every 6,000 km | Moderate | Inspect air suction valve. |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 24,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
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