Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Spark Plugs

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Maintenance and adjustment / Spark Plugs

The standard spark plug is shown in the table. The spark plugs should be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.

Spark plug removal should be done only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual.

Spark Plug


Spark Plugs


A. Plug Gap

Coolant Filling
Remove the bolts and quick rivets. Detach the tabs and remove the right fairing and cover. A. Bolts B. Quick Rivet C. Large Quick Rivet D. Tabs E. Right Fairing and Cover NOTE T ...

Evaporative Emission Control System (California model only)
This system routes fuel vapors from the fuel system into the running engine or stores the vapors in a canister when the engine is stopped. Although no adjustments are required, a thorough visual ...

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Compression Damping Force Adjustment
The compression damping force adjusters for high and low speeds are located on the gas reservoir at the left side of the rear shock absorber. A. High Speed Adjuster B. Low Speed Adjuster NOTE Turning the high speed adjuster has the low speed adjuster turning. Although the low speed adju ...

Balancer Adjustment
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. Adjust the balancer gear backlash with the engine idling. The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the balancer shaft which has eccentric journals. St ...

Fuel Pump Relay Inspection
Refer to the Relay Circuit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter. If the fuel pump relay is normal, check the wiring to the fuel pump relay (see Fuel Pump Relay Circuit). Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394 If the wiring is good, check the ECU for its ground and power supply (se ...