Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Engine Oil Change

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Periodic Maintenance / Periodic Maintenance Procedures / Replacement Parts / Engine Oil Change

Situate the motorcycle so that it is vertical after warming up the engine.
Remove the engine oil drain bolt [A] to drain the oil.

The oil in the oil filter can be drained by removing the filter (see Oil Filter Replacement).

Replace the drain bolt gasket [B] with a new one.
Tighten the drain bolt.

Torque - Engine Oil Drain Bolt: 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 ft·lb)

Engine Oil Change

Remove the oil filler plug [A].

Engine Oil Change

Pour in the specified type and amount of oil.

Recommended Engine Oil

Type: API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2

Viscosity: SAE 10W-40

Capacity: 2.9 L (3.1 US qt) (when filter is not removed) 3.3 L (3.5 US qt) (when filter is removed) 3.7 L (3.9 US qt) (when engine is completely dry)

NOTE

Do not add any chemical additive to the oil.Oils fulfilling the above requirements are fully formulated and provide adequate lubrication for both the engine and the clutch.
Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended oil for most conditions, the oil viscosity may need to be changed to accommodate atmospheric conditions in your riding area.

Replace the O-ring of the oil filler plug with a new one.

Apply engine oil to the new O-ring.

Install the oil filler plug.

Torque - Oil Filler Plug: Hand-tighten

Check the oil level (see Oil Level Inspection in the Engine Lubrication System chapter).

Radiator Hose and O-ring Replacement

Drain the coolant (see Coolant Change). Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Thermostat Housing [A] (see Thermostat Removal in the Cool ...

Oil Filter Replacement

Drain the engine oil (see Engine Oil Change). Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Remove the oil filter [A] with the oil filter wrench [B]. Spec ...

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Storage of Removed Parts
After all the parts including subassembly parts have been cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign materials that may collect before re-assembly. Inspection Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious acci ...

Key Registration
Case 1: When the ignition key has been lost or additional spare ignition key is required. Prepare a new spare ignition key. Cut the key in accordance with the shape of the current ignition key. Remove the rear seat (see Rear Seat Removal in the Frame chapter). Remove the immobilizer/K ...

Starter Clutch Assembly
Install the one-way clutch [A] to the driven gear. Face the circlip side of the one-way clutch to inside. Install the new snap ring [B] to the one-way clutch. Install the drive gear [C] while turn it counterclockwise [D]. Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the needle bearing ...