The standard adjuster setting is the 18th click from the 1st of the fully clockwise position. If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following table.
Damping Force Adjustment 


Steering Damper
Steering Damper RemovalSubthrottle Valve Actuator Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check to see that all the subthrottle valves [A] open and
close smoothly.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
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Parts Removal/Installation
WARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive
under certain conditions. Turn the ignition
switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is
well-ventilated and free from any source of flame
or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot
light.
NOTICE
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Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection
Visually inspect the steering damper [A] for oil leakage.
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the steering
damper with a new one (see Steering Damper Removal/
Installation in the Steering chapter).
ZX1000JD/KD [B]
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