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 ...

Other materials:

Front Wheel Removal
Remove: Front Caliper Mounting Bolts [A] (Both Sides) Front Caliper [B] (Both Sides) Loosen: Front Axle Clamp Bolts [A] (Right Side) Front Axle [B] Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Raise the front wheel off the ground. ...

Exploded View
10. US, CA, CAL and AU Models 11. ZX1000JD/KD G: Apply grease. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. R: Replacement Parts S: Follow the specified tightening sequence. 1. US, CA and CAL Models 2. ZX1000J Model 3. ZX1000K Model 4. AU Model 5. Face the large diameter side re ...

Valve Removal
Remove the cylinder head (see Cylinder Head Removal). Remove the valve lifter and shim. Mark and record the valve lifter and shim locations so they can be installed in their original positions. Using the valve spring compressor assembly, remove the valve. Special Tools - Valve ...