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 DisassemblyKIBS Equipped Models
1. Clutch Cable
2. Vacuum Hose (Equipped Models)
3. Left Switch Housing Lead
4. Main Harness
5. Front Brake Hose
6. Throttle Cables
7. Right Switch Housing Lead
8. Bracket (Hold the brake pipes.)
9. Run the meter lead to outside of the meter bracket.
10. Run the vacuum hoses to inside o ...
Oil Pump Removal
Remove:
Coolant (Drain, see Coolant Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Engine Oil (Drain, see Engine Oil Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Sidestand Switch Lead Connector [A] (Disconnect)
Bolt [B] and Water Pipe [C]
Water Pump Cover Bolts [D]
Water Pump Cover [E ...
Steering Damper Installation
Install the following parts as shown in the figure.
Collar [A]
Washer (t = 3.5 mm, 0.14 in.) [B]
Steering Damper [C] (
ZX1000JC/KC)
Electronic Steering Damper [D] (ZX1000JD/KD)
Washer (t = 1.2 mm, 0.05 in.) [E]
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the steering ...