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

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:

Exploded View
25. “1T” marked side faces up. 26. “T2” marked side faces up. 27. Hollow mark faces exhaust side. G: Apply grease. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. LG: Apply liquid gasket. M: Apply molybdenum disulfide grease. MO: Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution. ...

Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating. The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces. If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings. With the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements with a thickness gauge [A] to determine pisto ...

Camshaft Installation
NOTE The exhaust camshaft has a 1001 EX mark [A] and the intake camshaft has a 3154 IN mark [B]. Be careful not to mix up these shafts. Install the camshaft sprockets as shown in the figure. #4 Cam Positions [A] Intake Camshaft Sprocket [B] Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket [C] The int ...