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Concours 14 / 1400GTR (ZG1400)

Library entry covers 2008-2021

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Kawasaki 1400GTR / Concours 14 Service Manual, Periodic Maintenance Chart 2-3 to 2-5

Factory workshop manual. Covers 2008 ZG1400A8F/B8F manual.

84 items for a 2016 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, hydraulic
Final drive: Shaft
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2016 Kawasaki Concours 14 / 1400GTR (ZG1400)

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 3,728 mi

1 item

Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pad wear - inspect. Factory: Every column from 6,000 km

Every 4,000 mi or 6 months

2 items

Clutch fluid level - inspect

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every 6 months; • at 1 (0.6), 6 (4), 12 (7.5), 18 (12), 24 (15), 30 (20), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Brake fluid level - inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every 6 months; • at 1 (0.6), 6 (4), 12 (7.5), 18 (12), 24 (15), 30 (20), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

8 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Clutch fluid leak (clutch hose and pipe) - inspect

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 6 (4), 12 (7.5), 18 (12), 24 (15), 30 (20), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Clutch hose and pipe damage - inspect

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 6 (4), 12 (7.5), 18 (12), 24 (15), 30 (20), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Clutch hose installation condition - inspect

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 6 (4), 12 (7.5), 18 (12), 24 (15), 30 (20), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Brake fluid leak (brake hose and pipe) - inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 6 (4), 12 (7.5), 18 (12), 24 (15), 30 (20), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Brake hose and pipe damage - inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 6 (4), 12 (7.5), 18 (12), 24 (15), 30 (20), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Brake hose installation condition - inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 6 (4), 12 (7.5), 18 (12), 24 (15), 30 (20), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Brake operation (effectiveness, play, no drag) - inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 6 (4), 12 (7.5), 18 (12), 24 (15), 30 (20), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)

Every 4,000 mi

2 items

Brake light switch operation - inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 1 (0.6), 6 (4), 12 (7.5), 18 (12), 24 (15), 30 (20), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Evaporative emission control system function - inspect (Evaporative Emission Control System (CAL))

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 1 (0.6), 6 (4), 12 (7.5), 18 (12), 24 (15), 30 (20), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 7,500 mi or 12 months

18 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil - change. Factory: Initial 1,000 km (600 mi); then every 12,000 km (7,500 mi) or year
Coolant leak (radiator hose and pipe) - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Engine stop switch operation - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Headlight aiming - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Lights and switches operation - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Radiator hose damage - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Radiator hose installation condition - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter - replace. Factory: Initial 1,000 km (600 mi); replaced with oil
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle control system - inspect. Factory: Initial 1,000 km; then 12,000 km or year
Fuel hose and pipe damage-inspect

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Fuel hose and pipe installation condition-inspect

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Fuel leak (fuel hose and pipe) - inspect

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 1 (0.6), 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering play - inspect. Factory: Initial 1,000 km; then 12,000 km or year
Front forks/rear shock absorber oil leak - inspect

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Sidestand switch operation - inspect

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearing damage - inspect. Factory: 12,000 km or year
Tire air pressure - inspect

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every year; • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Chassis parts - lubricate. Factory: 12,000 km or year

Every 7,500 mi

14 items

Air suction system damage - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Bolts, nuts and fasteners tightness - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 1 (0.6), 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Coolant level - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 1 (0.6), 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Idle speed-inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 1 (0.6), 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug - replace. Factory: Marked at 12/24/36/48 x1000 km
Rocker arm operation - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Tie-rods operation - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Engine vacuum synchronization - inspect. Factory: Marked at 12/24/36 x1000 km
Clutch operation (play, disengagement, engagement) - inspect

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 1 (0.6), 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear case oil - change. Factory: Initial 1,000 km; then marked 12/24/36/48 x1000 km
Check final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear case oil level - inspect. Factory: Marked at 12/24/36 x1000 km
Front forks/rear shock absorber operation (damping and smooth stroke) - inspect

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Tire tread wear abnormal wear - inspect

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Wheels/tires damage - inspect

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: • at 12 (7.5), 24 (15), 36 (24) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner element - replace. Factory: Every 18 000 km (12 000 mile)

Every 14,913 mi or 2 years

1 item

Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid - change. Factory: 2 years; marked at 24,000 and 48,000 km

Every 15,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch fluid - change. Factory: 2 years; marked at 24,000 and 48,000 km
Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering stem bearings - lubricate. Factory: 2 years; marked at 24,000 km

Every 15,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance - inspect (US, CA Model). Factory: Single mark at 24,000 km (15,000 mi); other markets every 42 000 km (26 000 mile)

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Lubricate drive shaft splines / check U-joint

Final drive

Guideline
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 22,369 mi or 3 years

2 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Radiator hose and O-ring - replace. Factory: 3 years; marked at 36,000 km
Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant - change. Factory: 3 years or 36,000 km (24,000 mi) mark

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 26,000 mi

1 item

Valve clearance - inspect, Other than US, CA Model

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every 42 000 km (26 000 mile)

Every 29,826 mi or 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel hose - replace. Factory: 4 years; marked at 48,000 km
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hose and pipe - replace. Factory: 4 years; marked at 48,000 km
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Rubber parts of master cylinder and caliper - replace. Factory: 4 years; marked at 48,000 km

Every 30,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Clutch hose and pipe (change/replacement)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every 4 years; • at 48 (30) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)
Rubber parts of clutch master cylinder/slave cylinder (change/replacement)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every 4 years; • at 48 (30) x 1000 km (x 1000 mile)

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

2 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.