Kawasaki ZZR1400 / Ninja ZX-14 2010 Maintenance Schedule
The 2010 Kawasaki ZZR1400 / Ninja ZX-14 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for drive chain maintenance, tires, oil, valve clearance, coolant, general maintenance, brake fluid, air filter and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2006–2011): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear. |
| Drive chain guide wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain guide for wear (dealer item). |
| Tire air pressure inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect tire air pressure. |
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil (dealer item). |
| Wheels and tires damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for damage. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Inspect valve clearances (emission related item). |
| Coolant leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect cooling system for leaks. |
| Radiator hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hoses installation condition. |
| Clutch hose installation condition inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect clutch hose installation condition. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level. |
| Front fork and rear shock absorber oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect front fork/rear shock absorber for oil leakage. |
| Uni-trak tie rods operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect Uni-Trak tie rods operation (dealer item). |
| Steering stem bearings lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering stem bearings (dealer item). |
| Radiator hoses and O-rings replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Replace radiator hoses and O-rings (dealer item). |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front and rear brake fluid (dealer item). |
| 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, no drag. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect engine vacuum synchronization across cylinders (emission related item). |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect idle speed (emission related item). |
| Coolant level inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect coolant level. |
| Uni-trak rocker arm operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect Uni-Trak rocker arm operation (dealer item). |
| Fuel leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hose and pipe for leaks (dealer item). |
| Fuel hoses damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hoses for damage (dealer item). |
| Fuel hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hoses installation condition (dealer item). |
| Radiator hose damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hose for damage. |
| Evaporative emission control system function check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check evaporative emission control system function (California models only). |
| Air suction system damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect air suction system for damage (emission related item). |
| Clutch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect clutch play, engagement, and disengagement. |
| Clutch fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect clutch fluid level. |
| Clutch fluid leak inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect clutch fluid system for leaks. |
| Clutch hose damage inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect clutch hose for damage. |
| Drive chain lubrication condition inspection | Every 600 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain lubrication condition. |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust drive chain slack. |
| 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 (dealer item). |
| 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 pipe for damage. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect front and rear brake pad wear. |
| Brake hose installation condition inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake hose installation condition. |
| 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. |
| Front fork and rear shock absorber operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front fork/rear shock absorber damping and smooth stroke. |
| Steering play inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect steering for looseness and smooth operation (dealer item). |
| 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. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate chassis parts, pivots, and controls. |
| Bolt and nuts tightness inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check tightness of chassis bolts and nuts. |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 18,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner element (emission related item). |
| Oil filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil filter (dealer item). |
| Fuel hose replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Advanced | Replace fuel hoses (dealer item). |
| Coolant replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace engine coolant (dealer item). |
| Brake hoses and pipe replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Advanced | Replace brake hoses and pipe (dealer item). |
| Master cylinder and caliper rubber parts replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Advanced | Replace rubber parts of master cylinder and caliper (dealer item). |
| Clutch hoses replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Advanced | Replace clutch hoses (dealer item). |
| Clutch slave cylinder piston seal replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Advanced | Replace clutch slave cylinder piston seal (dealer item). |
| Clutch fluid replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace clutch fluid (dealer item). |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km · Replace every 24,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plugs (emission related item). |
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