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Kawasaki · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, shaft drive

GTR 1000

Library entry covers 1990-2001

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Published source

Kawasaki 1995 Concours ZG1000-A10 Owner's Manual 99920-1705-01 (US, English), Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.71-73

Factory owner's handbook. Covers ZG1000-A10 Concours (sold as GTR1000 outside the US); 1995 US owner's manual 99920-1705-01, English. Chart columns 800/5000/10000/15000/20000/25000/30000 km (500/3000/6000/9000/12000/15000/18000 mi) plus 'Every' column, whichever comes first; for higher odometer readings repeat at the frequency interval established. K = should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer; dagger = replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary; (C) = California model only. Shaft final drive, liquid cooled.

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67 items for a 1998 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: Two or more carburetors
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
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

1998 Kawasaki GTR 1000

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 1 month

1 item

Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Wet-cell batteries on old machines need regular topping up, more in hot weather.

Every 3,000 mi or 1 month

2 items

Battery electrolyte level - check

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Every: month; Every column incl. 800 km (500 mi) initial, then every 5000 km (3000 mi); dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary (p.71)
Brake/clutch fluid level - check

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Every: month; Every column incl. 800 km (500 mi) initial, then every 5000 km (3000 mi); dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary (p.72)

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
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
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi

10 items

Air suction valve - check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked 5000-30000 km (3000-18000 mi); not at 800 km initial; dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary; emission related (p.71)
General lubrication - perform

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked 5000-30000 km (3000-18000 mi); not at 800 km initial (p.72)
Idle speed - check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 800 km (500 mi) initial, then every 5000 km (3000 mi); dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary; emission related (p.71)
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug - clean and gap. Factory: Marked 5000-30000 km (3000-18000 mi); not at 800 km initial; dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary; no replacement interval printed; emission related (p.71)
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Carburetor synchronization - check. Factory: Every column incl. 800 km (500 mi) initial, then every 5000 km (3000 mi); dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary; emission related (p.71)
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering - check. Factory: Every column incl. 800 km (500 mi) initial, then every 5000 km (3000 mi); dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary; dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.72)
Brake light switch - check

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 800 km (500 mi) initial, then every 5000 km (3000 mi); dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary; dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.71)
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pad wear - check. Factory: Marked 5000-30000 km (3000-18000 mi); not at 800 km initial; dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary (p.71)
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tire wear - check. Factory: Marked 5000-30000 km (3000-18000 mi); not at 800 km initial; dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary (p.72)
Evaporative emission control system - check (California model only)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 800 km (500 mi) initial, then every 5000 km (3000 mi); dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary; (C) California model only (p.71)

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

10 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil - change. Factory: Every: year; Marked at 800, 10000, 20000, 30000 km (500, 6000, 12000, 18000 mi) (p.72)
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Radiator hoses, connections - check. Factory: Every: year; Marked at 800, 10000, 20000, 30000 km (500, 6000, 12000, 18000 mi); dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary (p.72)
Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Guideline
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

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

Every 6,000 mi

8 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance - check. Factory: Marked at 800, 10000, 20000, 30000 km (500, 6000, 12000, 18000 mi); dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary; emission related (p.71)
Final gear case oil level - check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 10000, 20000, 30000 km (6000, 12000, 18000 mi); not at 800 km; dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary (p.72)
Nut, bolt, and fastener tightness - check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 800, 10000, 20000, 30000 km (500, 6000, 12000, 18000 mi); dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary (p.72)
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter - replace. Factory: Marked at 800, 10000, 20000, 30000 km (500, 6000, 12000, 18000 mi); no Every entry (p.72)
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle grip play - check. Factory: Marked at 800, 10000, 20000, 30000 km (500, 6000, 12000, 18000 mi); dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary; emission related (p.71)
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner element - clean. Factory: Marked at 800, 10000, 20000, 30000 km (500, 6000, 12000, 18000 mi); emission related (p.71)
Fuel system - check

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Marked at 10000, 20000, 30000 km (6000, 12000, 18000 mi); not at 800 km; dagger: replace, add, adjust, or torque if necessary; emission related (p.71)
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swing arm pivot, uni-trak linkage - lubricate. Factory: Marked at 10000, 20000, 30000 km (6000, 12000, 18000 mi); not at 800 km; dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.72)

Every 8,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering stem bearing - lubricate. Factory: Every: 2 years; single mark at 20000 km (12000 mi); dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.73)
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake/clutch fluid - change. Factory: Every: 2 years; single mark at 20000 km (12000 mi); covers brake and clutch fluid; dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.72)

Every 12,000 mi

2 items

Propeller shaft joint - lubricate

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 10000 and 30000 km (6000 and 18000 mi); spacing 20000 km (12000 mi); dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.72)
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner element - replace. Factory: Every column printed as '5 cleanings'; single mark at 20000 km (12000 mi); emission related (p.71)

Every 18,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant - change. Factory: Every: 2 years; single mark at 30000 km (18000 mi); dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.72)

Every 18,000 mi

2 items

Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear case oil - change. Factory: Marked at 800 km (500 mi) initial and 30000 km (18000 mi) (p.72)
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork oil - change. Factory: Single mark at 30000 km (18000 mi); dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.72)

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 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

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 12 months

1 item

Check speedometer / odometer against a known distance

Controls and cables

Guideline

Old speedos drift with tire size and drive wear. Use phone GPS over a measured 10 miles / km.

Every 2 years

5 items

Caliper piston seal and dust seal - replace

Engine

Factory

Factory: Every: 2 years; no odometer marks; dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.73)
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Clutch slave cylinder piston seal - replace

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Every: 2 years; no odometer marks; dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.73)
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Brake/clutch master cylinder cup and dust seal - replace

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Every: 2 years; no odometer marks; dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.73)

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel hose - replace. Factory: Every: 4 years; no odometer marks; dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.73)
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake/clutch hose and pipe - replace. Factory: Every: 4 years; no odometer marks; dealer item (K: should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer) (p.73)
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

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.