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 RemovalESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Error (Service Code E3b, ZX1000JD/KD)
If this service code appears, check that the following parts
are correctly.
Crankshaft Sensor
Gear Position Switch
Starter Lockout Switch
Main Throttle Sensor
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor
If these parts are normal, check the ESD ECU for its
ground and power supply (see ESD ECU Power Supply
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Front Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal
NOTICE
The wheel rotation sensor should be handled carefully,
never struck sharply, as with a hammer, or allowed
to fall on a hard surface since the wheel rotation
sensor is precision made. Be careful not to get
water or mud on the wheel rotation sensor.
Do not try to disassemble or repair t ...
Valve Installation
NOTICE
Do not lap the valve to the valve seat, using the
grinding compound. It will come off oxide film
treated surface of the valve.
Replace the oil seal with a new one.
Apply a thin coat of molybdenum disulfide grease to the
valve stem before valve installation.
Install the springs so ...