Replace it if necessary.

Inner Tube Inspection
Spring Tension InspectionSteering 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 ...
Brake Fluid Leak (Brake Hose and Pipe) Inspection
For KIBS equipped models, remove the fuel tank (see
Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Apply the brake lever or pedal and inspect the brake fluid
leak from the brake hoses [A], pipes (KIBS equipped models)
[B] and fittings [C].
If the brake fluid leaked from any posit ...
Charging Condition Inspection
Battery charging condition can be checked by measuring
battery terminal voltage with a digital voltmeter [A].
Remove the seat (see Seat Removal in the Frame chapter).
Disconnect the battery terminals.
NOTICE
Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first.
Measure the battery ...