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 DisassemblyBattery Installation
Visually inspect the surface of the battery container.
If any signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the
sides of the battery.
Put the battery into the rear fender
Install the band [A].
Connect the positive (+) cable [B] (red cap) to the positive
(+) terminal first, and then ...
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
This is a three-position, key-operated
switch. The key can be removed from
the switch when it is in the OFF or
LOCK position.
A. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
B. ON position
C. OFF position
D. LOCK position
NOTE
The tail, city and license plate lights
are on whenever the ignition key i ...
Wiring Diagram (US, CA and CAL without KIBS Models)
ZX1000JC
ZX1000JD
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