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2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Valve Clearance Specs & Shim Calculator

Cold valve clearance specs for 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: intake mm, exhaust mm, inspection intervals and replacement shim calculator.

Gen 2016–2026

Factory Platform Compatibility: All workshop fluid capacities, maintenance milestones, torque specifications, and consumables on this specification sheet are factory-identical across model years 2016 through 2026.

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Engine

998cc

Drive

525

Cooling

Liquid-Cooled

Factory Valve Clearance & Shim Calculator

OEM Workshop Tolerances

Cylinder head valve lash specifications, timing TDC mark alignments, and interactive replacement shim calculation engine.

Adjustment Mechanism: 9.48 mm

Active Valve Range (INTAKE)

0.15 - 0.24 mm

0.006 - 0.009 in

Nominal Mid-Spec Target

0.19 mm

Ideal cold lash assembly setting

Shim Diameter / Tappet

9.48 mm

Bucket-and-shim interface

Measurement Condition

Cold Engine (≤ 35°C / 95°F)

TDC compression stroke only

Interactive Shim Sizing Calculation Engine: New Shim = Current Shim + (Measured Clearance - Target Clearance)

1. Feeler Gauge Measured Clearance (mm)

Factory intake tolerance: 0.15 - 0.24 mm

2. Currently Installed Shim (mm)

Measured with micrometer or read laser-etched face

TDC Crankshaft Timing Index

Align 'T' mark on crankshaft rotor with pickup coil pointer

Feeler Gauge Technique

Precision angled feeler gauge (cold engine ≤ 35°C / 95°F)

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls & Technical Bulletins

1 Active Campaign

U.S. Department of Transportation compliance database (Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301).

Verify VIN on NHTSA.gov

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 1 safety recall campaign associated with this platform. Independent repair shops and riders should confirm that authorized dealership warranty remedies have been applied.

NHTSA #16V102000STEERING

Received: 23/02/2016▼

Defect Description

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10R ABS motorcycles, models ZX1000RGFAL, ZX1000RGFL, ZX1000SGFAL and ZX1000SGFL, manufactured October 28, 2015, to January 18, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the steering damper bracket mounting bolts may break due to being over tightened.

Safety Hazard / Consequence

If the steering damper bracket mounting bolts break, the steering damper bracket would detach and could interfere with steering the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Factory Remedy & Repair Action

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering damper bracket mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 29, 2016. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC16-03.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.