Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 maintenance schedule & recalls
2000–2001
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 5 days agoON CERTAIN 2000 ZX1200-A1/A1-L, 2001 ZX1200-A2/A2-L, AND 2002-2003 ZX1200-B1/B1-L MOTORCYCLES, OIL LEAKING FROM THE ALTERNATOR LEAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CAN BE DEPOSITED ONTO THE REAR TIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE ALTERNATOR LEAD WIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN BEGIN DECEMBER 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BACK TORQUE LIMITER IN THE CLUTCH COULD MALFUNCTION AND ALLOW THE CLUTCH TO SLIP EXCESSIVELY, OR NOT RE-ENGAGE AFTER A SHIFT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A LEAKING VENT PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO DRAIN ONTO THE GROUND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSERT A SUPPORTING BRACE INTO THE TANK TO DAMPEN ANY EFFECTS OF VIBRATION ON THE VENT PIPE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING COMPONENTS.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 (2000–2001) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 (2000–2001) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11?
Service every 12 months for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 (2000–2001) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 (2000–2001) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).