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 DisassemblySteering 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 ...
Balancer Installation
Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4
positions TDC.
Install the balancer assembly as follows.
Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection
[B] on the crankcase.
Engage the balancer gear and the crankshaft gear.
Insert the balancer shaft until it is bot ...
Windshield
Windshield Removal
Remove:
Bolts [A] and Washers
Windshield [B]
Windshield Installation
Be sure to install the wellnuts [A] and the washers.
Tighten:
Torque - Windshield Mounting Bolts: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf·m,
11 in·lb)
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