NOTE
Do not use emery or sand paper on the commutator.

Replace the starter motor with a new one if there is any damage or wear.
Replace the starter motor with a new one if discoloration is noticed.
Brush Inspection
Armature InspectionExternal Shift Mechanism Installation
Install the gear positioning lever [A] as shown in the figure.
Install:
Spring [B]
Washer [C]
Tighten:
Torque - Gear Positioning Lever Bolt [D]: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m,
106 in·lb)
Assemble:
Ratchet [A]
Pawls [B]
Pins [C]
Springs [D]
Install the shift ratchet ...
Front Fork Installation (Each Fork Leg)
Install the fork so that the top plug end [A] as shown in the
figure.
11 mm (0.43 in.) [B]
Steering Stem Head [C]
Tighten:
Torque - Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower): 23 N·m (2.3
kgf·m, 17 ft·lb)
NOTE
Tighten the two lower front fork clamp bolts alternately
two times to ensur ...
Air Cleaner Housing Installation
For ZX1000JD/KD, be sure to install the pad [A].
Install the clamp bolt heads [A] inside as shown in the
figure.
Install the air cleaner housing on the throttle body assy.
Push in the ducts [B] touch the stoppers [C] of the throttle
body.
Be sure the hoses are routed correctly ...