Kawasaki · Kawasaki Z1 / KZ air-cooled DOHC four (1972-1985)

KZ1000 / KZ1300 shaft (ST, Voyager, Z1300)

Library entry covers 1979-1989

29 factory 38 guideline

Published source

Kawasaki KZ1300 Motorcycle Service Manual (Kawasaki Heavy Industries), Periodic Maintenance Chart (KZ1300-A1) p.10

Factory service manual. Covers KZ1300-A1 service manual (liquid-cooled six); KZ1000 shaft models are air-cooled, so skip the coolant items there; chart in km and months.

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67 items for a 1979 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: Air / oil 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, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 / KZ1300 shaft (ST, Voyager, Z1300)

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 1,000 mi

1 item

Check road kit: plugs, points file, master link, tube patches, wire, tape

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 6,200 mi

1 item

Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Nuts, bolts, fasteners: check and torque. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

9 items

Adjust cam chain tensioner (manual-adjust models)

Engine

Guideline
Check engine mounting bolts and plates

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch pushrod / clutch adjuster

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Check steering damper (friction or hydraulic)

Front end

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 spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,100 mi or 1 month

1 item

Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Battery electrolyte level: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart

Every 3,100 mi or 12 months

1 item

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: change. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart

Every 3,100 mi

12 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; air suction valves checked at the same interval; miles converted from the km chart
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: clean and gap. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle cables: adjust. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel system: clean. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Carburetors: adjust. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch: adjust. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering play: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Front fork and rear shock absorbers: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: rear shocks first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart
Adjust front drum brake

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake and brake light switch adjustment: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake wear: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: miles converted from the km chart
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tire tread wear: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: miles converted from the km chart
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: General lubrication: perform. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: miles converted from the km chart

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 5,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Check cylinder head bolt torque

Engine

Guideline

Air-cooled iron and alloy engines can lose head bolt tension; follow your manual's sequence and whether it is done hot or cold.

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

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 6,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Guideline
Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 6,200 mi or 12 months

2 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Radiator hoses and connections: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid: change. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: level checked monthly and every 5,000 km; miles converted from the km chart

Every 6,200 mi

7 items

Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner element: clean. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 5,000 km; miles converted from the km chart
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner element: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: or every 5 cleanings; miles converted from the km chart
Lubricate and check automatic advance unit

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Timing advancer: lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: miles converted from the km chart
Check final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear case oil level: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: miles converted from the km chart
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork oil: change. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: miles converted from the km chart
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swing arm: lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: miles converted from the km chart

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,400 mi or 2 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering stem bearings: grease. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: miles converted from the km chart
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings: grease. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: miles converted from the km chart

Every 12,400 mi

1 item

Lubricate drive shaft splines / check U-joint

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Propeller shaft sliding joint: lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: chart marks 10,000 and 30,000 km; miles converted from the km chart

Every 15,000 mi or 5 years

1 item

Inspect clutch plates and springs

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 18,600 mi or 2 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant: change. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: miles converted from the km chart

Every 18,600 mi

1 item

Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear case oil: change. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.10: first at 800 km; miles converted from the km chart

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

3 items

Inspect fuel tank for rust, sealer failure, leaks

Fuel and air

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

2 items

Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tires

Wheels and tires

Guideline
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.