Before completing any service on the motorcycle, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent the engine from accidentally turning over. Disconnect the ground cable (–) first and then the positive (+). When completed with the service, first connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery then the negative (–) cable to the negative terminal.

Edges of Parts
Lift large or heavy parts wearing gloves to prevent injury from possible sharp edges on the parts.

Solvent
Use a high flash-point solvent when cleaning parts. High flash-point solvent should be used according to directions of the solvent manufacturer.

Before Servicing
Cleaning Vehicle before DisassemblyIdle Speed Control Valve Actuator Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the idle speed control valve actuator connector
[A].
Connect a digital meter to the idle speed control valve
actuator connector [A]
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Premuffler Chamber Installation
Replace the premuffler chamber gasket [A] with a new
one.
Install the premuffler chamber gasket to the premuffler
chamber [B] until it is bottomed so that the chamfer side
faces exhaust pipe [C].
Install the exhaust pipe clamp [D] as shown in the figure.
Insert the projection [E] into ...
ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Communication Error (Service Code 3C,
ZX1000JD/KD)
ESD ECU Communication Line Inspection
When the data (for status of ESD system) is not sent from
the ESD ECU to the meter unit and ECU, the service code
3C is displayed.
The data is sent through the CAN communication line.
The service code 3C is detected with the meter unit.
The FI symbol does ...