The 1990-2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6 repair manual by Clymer covers:

• Kawasaki Ninja ZX600 D 1990-1993 U.S. and Canada
• Kawasaki Ninja ZX600 E 1993-2004 U.S. and Canada
• Kawasaki Ninja ZZ-R600 D 1990-1993 U.K.
• Kawasaki Ninja ZZ-R600E 1993-2003 U.K.

Undertake your own motorcycle maintenance with the Kawasaki Ninja ZX6, ZX600, ZZ-R 600 Repair Manual 1990-2004 published by Clymer and available at The Motor Bookstore. Covering such detail as ZZ-R 600 transmission repair, piston ring inspection and removal, troubleshooting issues with poor handling, the exhaust and electrical systems, the engine, the clutch and external gearshift linkage, and fuel and emission systems, this is a 1990 Kawasaki ZX6 manual and a 2004 Kawasaki ZX600E manual all wrapped into one. The manual includes 620 pages and hundreds of photographs and diagrams to help you fix your bike yourself. It's yours with free, fast shipping when you order from The Motor Bookstore.

Book Excerpt: 1990-2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6, ZX600, ZZ-R 600 Repair Manual TROUBLESHOOTING

HANDLING Poor handling will reduce overall performance and may cause you to crash. If you are experiencing poor handling, check the following items: If the handlebars are hard to turn, check for the following:

1. Low tire pressure.
2. Incorrect clutch cable routing.
3. Incorrect throttle cable routing.
4. Incorrect handlebar switch cable routing.
5. Steering stem adjustment is too tight.
6. Bent steering stem.
7. Improperly lubricated steering stem bearings.
8. Damaged steering stem bearings.
9. Bearing race in steering stem severely worn or dented.

If there is excessive handlebar shake or vibration, check for the following:

1. Loose or damaged handlebar holder bolts.
2. Incorrect handlebar holder and bolt installation.
3. Bent or cracked handlebar.
4. Loose steering stem nut.
5. Worn wheel bearing(s).
6. Dry rotted tire.

ENGINE TOP END

PISTON RING: INSPECTION AND REMOVAL A 3-ring type piston and ring assembly is used (Figure 206). The top and second rings are compression rings. The lower ring is an oil control ring assembly (consisting of 2 ring rails and an expander spacer). When measuring the piston rings and piston in this section, compare the actual measurements to the new and service limit specifications in Table 2. Replace parts that are out of specification or show damage as described in this section.

Subject: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6, ZX600, ZZ-R 600 service, maintenance, repair. ISBN-10: 0892879319 | ISBN-13: 9780892879311 | Clymer M468-2