Replace it if necessary.

Inner Tube Inspection
Spring Tension InspectionExhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
In the left side view of the motorcycle, check to see
the pulley [A] clockwise [B] and counterclockwise [C]
smoothly.
The pulley turns ...
Wiring Diagram (Other than US, CA and CAL with KIBS Models)
ZX1000KC
ZX1000KD
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Starter Clutch Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one and apply grease.
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the starter clutch
shaft [B].
Install:
Starter Clutch [C]
Spacer (Small Diameter) [D]
Spacer (Large Diameter) [E]
Starter Clutch Shaft
Starter Clutch Shaft Holder [F]
Turn the O-ring si ...