Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Maintenance and adjustment

Valve Clearance

In this manual: Maintenance and adjustment
Specifications — 1Serial number locations — 1Location of parts — 1Loading and accessories information — 1General information — 54Break-in — 1How to ride the motorcycle — 13Safe operation — 4Maintenance and adjustment — 62Storage — 1Troubleshooting guide — 1Your warranty/owner satisfaction — 6Reporting safety defects — 1Location of labels — 1
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Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing.

NOTICE

If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage.

Valve clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.

Inspection and adjustment should be carried out only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual.

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