Kawasaki Z1000 2008 Maintenance Schedule
The 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, drive chain maintenance, tires, air filter, brake fluid, spark plugs, valve clearance, oil and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
953ccEngine size
51Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (KTIVS EU manuals portal) (this document covers model years 2007–2009): pws.ktivs.net
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and adjust idle speed. |
| Drive chain guide wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain guide for wear. |
| Tire air pressure inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect tire air pressure. |
| Wheels/tires damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for damage. |
| Wheel bearings damage inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect wheel bearings for damage. |
| Brake fluid leak inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake system for fluid leaks. |
| Brake hoses and pipe damage inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake hoses and pipes 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/routing condition. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level, front and rear. |
| Front fork & shock absorber oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect front forks and rear shock absorber for oil leaks. |
| Steering play inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect steering for play. |
| Bolts and nuts tightness inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect condition/tightness of bolts and nuts. |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 24,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Fuel hoses replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hoses. |
| Radiator hoses and O-rings replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Replace radiator hoses and O-rings. |
| Brake hoses and pipe replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses and pipe. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front and rear brake fluid. |
| Master cylinder & caliper rubber parts replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace rubber parts of brake master cylinder and caliper. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 24,000 km) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Radiator hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hose installation/routing condition. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear. |
| Tire tread wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire tread wear and abnormal wear. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake pad wear. |
| Front fork & shock absorber operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front forks and rear shock absorber for damping and smooth stroke. |
| Steering stem bearing lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering stem bearings. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate chassis parts (pivots, cables, stands). |
| Air cleaner element cleaning | Every 18,000 km | Easy | Clean air cleaner element. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 42,000 km · Every 48 months | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearance. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect engine vacuum synchronization across cylinders. |
| Coolant leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect cooling system for leaks. |
| Fuel hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hose installation/routing condition. |
| Coolant level inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect engine coolant level. |
| Radiator hose damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hoses for damage. |
| Air suction system damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect air suction (secondary air) system for damage. |
| Exhaust butterfly valve cable inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect exhaust butterfly (KEIHIN/ECS) valve cable. |
| Clutch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect clutch play, engagement, and disengagement. |
| Drive chain inspection & lubrication | Every 600 km | Easy | Inspect and lubricate drive chain. |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Brake operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake effectiveness, play, and drag. |
| Brake light switch operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Uni-Trak rocker arm operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect Uni-Trak rear suspension rocker arm operation. |
| Uni-Trak tie rods operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect Uni-Trak rear suspension tie rods operation. |
| Throttle control system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect throttle control system for play and smooth return. |
| Fuel leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hoses and pipes for leaks. |
| Fuel hoses damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hoses for damage. |
| 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 and adjust headlight aiming. |
| Side stand switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect side stand switch operation. |
| Engine stop switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect engine stop switch operation. |
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change engine coolant. |
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