Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Removal (ZX1000JD/KD)

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NOTICE

Never drop the ECU especially on a hard surface.

Such a shock to the ECU can damage it.

Lift up the front portion of the fuel tank, and hold it with a suitable bar or block (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).

ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Removal (ZX1000JD/KD)

NOTE

When removing the ESD ECU only, there is no need to lift up the fuel tank.

Remove the ESD ECU [A] with the rubber protector [B].
Disconnect the ESD ECU connector [C].

Steering 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) Washe ...

ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Installation (ZX1000JD/KD)

Install the ESD ECU [A] in the rubber protector [B]. Connect the ESD ECU connector. Install the ESD ECU on the air cleaner housing. Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters). ...

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Crankshaft Side Clearance Inspection
Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the thrust washer [B] on the crankcase and the crank web [C] at the #3 main journal to determine clearance. If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the thrust washers as a set and check the width of the crankshaft #3 main journal. Cra ...

Pressure Testing
Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Radiator Cap [A] Remove the radiator cap in two steps. First turn the cap counterclockwise to the first stop. Then push and turn it further in the same direction and remove the cap. Install the ...

Front Forks/Rear Shock Absorber Operation Inspection
Pump the forks down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspect the smooth stroke. If the forks do not smoothly or noise is found, inspect the fork oil level or fork clamps (see Front Fork Oil Change in the Suspension chapter). Pump the rear seat down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspec ...