Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (2003–2008) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

Factory schedule · verified

From Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (2003–2008) service schedule, verified Sep 2026

Service Interval
Brake light switch every 4,000 mi
Secondary air supply system every 7,500 mi
Evaporative emission control system

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All 3 services from the official owner's manual, plus reminders tuned to your mileage.

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 3 days ago
02V324000 · Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator affects 2003

ON 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.

03V387000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe affects 2003, 2004

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDS SECURING THE MUFFLER TO ITS CLAMP COULD FAIL FROM VIBRATION, ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MUFFLER AND INSTALL A RUBBER DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Common questions

How often should the brake light switch be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (2003–2008)?

Service every 4,000 mi for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (2003–2008), per the official maintenance schedule (Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (2003–2008) service schedule).

How often should the secondary air supply system be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (2003–2008)?

Service every 7,500 mi for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (2003–2008), per the official maintenance schedule (Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (2003–2008) service schedule).