How to Change Kawasaki Ninja Z1000 Oil

Changing the oil on a Kawasaki Ninja Z1000 at least every 7,500 miles, or once a year, is highly recommended as part of your motorcycle's basic maintenance.

Oil changes for a Kawasaki motorcycle should be done regularly, and could become expensive if you don't learn how to do them yourself. Watch the video above and follow the steps below to do an oil change on a Kawasaki Ninja Z1000 motorcycle.

Tools and Parts - Kawasaki Z1000 Oil Change

• Ratchet and extension
• 17mm socket
• Oil filter wrench

• Oil filter
• Oil drain bolt washer
• Kawasaki oil (3.5 quarts)

Kawasaki Ninja Z1000 Oil Change

Step 1. Run the engine for a minute to warm the oil and make it easier to drain.

Step 2. Remove the oil fill cap located on the right side of the crankcase. This also helps the oil to drain faster.

Step 3. Remove the oil drain bolt located at the bottom of the crankcase on the left side. Let the old oil drain out completely into a drain pan.

Step 4. Install a new oil drain bolt washer and reinstall the drain bolt.

Step 5. Remove the old oil filter, located at the lower front part of the engine. If you change your oil filter regularly, you might be able to remove it by hand. Otherwise, use an oil filter wrench and ratchet extension to reach the filter through the front of the belly cowling.

Step 6. Take a new oil filter and lube its rubber O-ring before installing it.

Step 7. Add 3.5 quarts of Kawasaki performance engine oil and reinstall the oil filler cap.

Step 8. Run the motor for a minute, and then check the oil level in the inspection window just below the oil filler cap. Top off the oil level if necessary and you're done!

Need a more in-depth look at how to change the oil on a Kawasaki motorcycle? Watch the video below to see how to change the oil and filter on a Kawasaki KLR 650 motorcycle.