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 RemovalWiring Diagram (US, CA and CAL with KIBS Models)
ZX1000KC
ZX1000KD
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DFI System Wiring Diagram (KIBS Equipped Models)
1. Air Intake Solenoid Valve (Other than US, CA and CAL Models)
2. Engine Stop Switch
3. Starter Button
4. Air Switching Valve
5. Stick Coil #1, #2, #3, #4
6. Spark Plugs
7. Intake Air Temperature Sensor
8. Crankshaft Sensor
9. Secondary Fuel Injector #1
10. Secondary Fuel Injector #2
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ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Communication Error (Service Code 3C,
ZX1000JD/KD)
ESD ECU Communication Line Inspection
When the data (for status of ESD system) is not sent from
the ESD ECU to the meter unit and ECU, the service code
3C is displayed.
The data is sent through the CAN communication line.
The service code 3C is detected with the meter unit.
The FI symbol does ...