Periodic Maintenance

Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness Inspection

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  • 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.
  • If cotter pins are damaged, replace them with new ones.
  • 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.