ZX-6R.us

Specifications for Periodic Maintenance - 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Item Standard Service Limit
Fuel System (DFI)
   Throttle Grip Free Play
   Idle Speed
   Throttle Body Vacuum
   Bypass Screws (Turn Out)
   Air Cleaner Element

2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in.)
1 300 ±50 r/min (rpm)
30.6 ±1.3 kPa (230 ±10 mmHg) at idle speed
0 ~ 2 1/2 (for reference)
Viscous paper element

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Item Standard Service Limit
Cooling System
   Coolant:
      Type (Recommended)
      Color
      Mixed Ratio
      Freezing Point
      Total Amount


      Permanent type of antifreeze
      Green
      Soft water 50%, coolant 50%
      –35°C (–31°F)
      2.5 L (2.6 US qt)


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Item Standard Service Limit
Engine Top End
   Valve Clearance:
      Exhaust
      Inlet


0.24 ~ 0.31 mm (0.0094 ~ 0.0122 in.)
0.13 ~ 0.19 mm (0.0051 ~ 0.0075 in.)


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Item Standard Service Limit
Clutch
   Clutch Lever Free Play

2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in.)

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Item Standard Service Limit
Engine Lubrication System
   Engine Oil:
      Type


      Viscosity
      Capacity


      Level



API SE, SF or SG
API SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or
MA2
SAE 10W-40
2.8 L (3.0 US qt) (when filter is not removed)
3.1 L (3.3 US qt) (when filter is removed)
3.6 L (3.8 US qt) (when engine is completely dry)
Between upper and lower level lines (Wait 2 ~ 3
minutes after idling or running)


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Item Standard Service Limit
Wheels/Tires
   Tread Depth:
      Front


      Rear





   Air Pressure (when Cold):
      Front

      Rear



3.6 mm (0.14 in.)


5.3 mm (0.21 in.)






Up to 180 kg (397 lb) load:
   250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Up to 180 kg (397 lb) load:
   290 kPa (2.9 kgf/cm², 42 psi)


1 mm (0.04 in.)
(AT, CH, DE) 1.6
mm (0.06 in.)
Up to 130 km/h
(80 mph): 2 mm
(0.08 in.)
Over 130 km/h
(80 mph): 3 mm
(0.12 in.)

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Item Standard Service Limit
Final Drive
   Drive Chain Slack
   Drive Chain Wear (20-link
   Length)
   Standard Chain:
      Make
      Type
      Link

30 ~ 40 mm (1.2 ~ 1.6 in.)
317.5 ~ 318.2 mm (12.50 ~ 12.53 in.)


ENUMA
EK 520MVXL2
112 links

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323 mm (12.7 in.)


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Item Standard Service Limit
Brakes
   Brake Fluid:
      Grade
   Brake Pad Lining
   Thickness:
      Front
      Rear
   Brake Light Timing:
      Front
      Rear


DOT4


4.0 mm (0.16 in.)
5.0 mm (0.20 in.)

Pulled ON
On after about 10 mm (0.39 in.) of pedal travel


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1 mm (0.04 in.)
1 mm (0.04 in.)

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Item Standard Service Limit
Electrical System
   Spark Plug:
      Type
      Gap


NGK CR9E
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in.)


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