Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness Inspection
- Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also, check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good condition.
NOTE
For the engine fasteners, check the tightness of them when the engine is cold (at room temperature).
- If there are loose fasteners, retighten them to the specified torque following the specified tightening sequence.
Refer to the appropriate chapter for torque specifications.
If torque specifications are not in the appropriate chapter, see the Standard Torque Table. For each fastener, first loosen it by 1/2 turn, then tighten it.Bolt, Nut and Fastener to be checked
Engine:
Clutch Lever Pivot Bolt Locknut
Engine Mounting Bolts and Nuts
Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt
Exhaust Pipe Holder Nuts
Muffler Body Clamp Bolt
Muffler Body Mounting Bolt
Premuffler Chamber Bracket Bolt
Premuffler Chamber Mounting Bolt
Radiator Bolts
Wheels:
Front Axle Clamp Bolts
Front Axle Nut
Rear Axle Nut
Rear Axle Nut Cotter Pin
Brakes:
Brake Lever Pivot Bolt and Locknut
Brake Pedal Bolt
Caliper Mounting Bolts
Front Master Cylinder Clamp Bolts
Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts
Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Joint Cotter Pin
Suspension:
Front Fork Clamp Bolts
Rear Shock Absorber Nuts
Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut
Tie-Rod Nuts
Rocker Arm Nut
Steering:
Handlebar Clamp Bolts
Steering Stem Head Nut
Others:
Footpeg Bracket Bolts
Front Fender Mounting Bolts
Rear Frame Bolts
Sidestand Bolt
Sidestand Bracket Bolts
Test yourself
A quick Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.