Kawasaki ZZR1100 1991 Maintenance Schedule
The 1991 Kawasaki ZZR1100 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, battery, drive chain maintenance, brake fluid, valve clearance, air filter, tires, oil and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Sourced from Internet Archive (scanned genuine Kawasaki factory document) (Owners Manual) (this document covers model years 1990–1991): archive.org
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throttle grip play check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) | Easy | Check throttle grip free play. |
| Spark plug clean and gap | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Clean and re-gap spark plugs. |
| Air suction valve check | Every 5,000 km | Moderate | Inspect Kawasaki Clean Air (air suction) valve. |
| Evaporative emission control system check | Every 5,000 km (first at 800 km) | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system (California models only). |
| Battery electrolyte level check | Every 5,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 1 month | Easy | Check battery electrolyte level. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Inspect front and rear brake pad wear. |
| Drive chain lubrication | Every 300 km | Easy | Lubricate drive chain. |
| Carburetor synchronization check | Every 5,000 km (first at 800 km) | Moderate | Check and synchronize carburetors. |
| Steering stem bearing lubrication | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering stem bearings. |
| Brake/clutch master cylinder cup and dust seal replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Advanced | Replace brake and clutch master cylinder cup and dust seal. |
| Clutch slave cylinder piston seal replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Advanced | Replace clutch slave cylinder piston seal. |
| General lubrication | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Perform general lubrication of controls, stands, and pivot points. |
| Idle speed check | Every 5,000 km (first at 800 km) | Easy | Check idle speed. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Air cleaner element and air vent filter clean | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) | Easy | Clean air cleaner element and air vent filter. |
| Air cleaner element and air vent filter replace | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner element and air vent filter. |
| Fuel system check | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Inspect fuel system for leaks and proper operation. |
| Brake light switch check | Every 5,000 km (first at 800 km) | Easy | Check front and rear brake light switch operation. |
| Brake/clutch fluid level check | Every 5,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 1 month | Easy | Check brake and hydraulic clutch fluid level. |
| Brake/clutch fluid change | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace brake and hydraulic clutch fluid. |
| Steering check | Every 5,000 km (first at 800 km) | Moderate | Check steering for looseness and smooth operation. |
| Drive chain wear check | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear/stretch. |
| Nut, bolt and fastener tightness check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) | Easy | Check tightness of chassis nuts, bolts, and fasteners. |
| Tire wear check | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire tread depth and condition. |
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil. |
| Oil filter replacement | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) | Easy | Replace engine oil filter. |
| Front fork oil change | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Replace front fork oil. |
| Swingarm pivot and uni-trak linkage lubrication | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate swingarm pivot and Uni-Trak rear suspension linkage. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 30,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace engine coolant. |
| Radiator hoses and connections check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hoses and connections for leaks and deterioration. |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 10,000 km (first at 5,000 km) | Moderate | Replace in-tank fuel filter (dealer item). |
| Caliper piston seal and dust seal replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Advanced | Replace brake caliper piston seal and dust seal. |
| Brake hose, clutch hose and pipe replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Advanced | Replace brake hose, clutch hose and pipe. |
| Fuel hose replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Advanced | Replace fuel hose. |
| Drive chain slack check | Every 800 km | Easy | Check and adjust drive chain slack. |
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