If the shaft is bent, straighten or replace it.
If the serration [B] are damaged, replace the shaft.
If the spring [C] is damaged in any way, replace it.
If the shift mechanism arm [D] is damaged in any way, replace the shaft.
If the ratchet [A], pawls [B], pins [C] or springs [D] are damaged in any way, replace them.
If it is loose, unscrew it, apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads, and tighten it.
Torque - Shift Shaft Return Spring Pin: 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 ft·lb)
If the lever or spring are damaged in any way, replace them.
If they are badly worn or if they show any damage, replace it.
External Shift Mechanism Installation
Wheels/TiresDamping Force Adjustment (
ZX1000JC/KC)
To adjust the damping force, turn the damping adjuster
[A] until you feel a click.
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 Adj ...
Engine Oil Change
Situate the motorcycle so that it is vertical after warming
up the engine.
Remove the engine oil drain bolt [A] to drain the oil.
The oil in the oil filter can be drained by removing the filter
(see Oil Filter Replacement).
Replace the drain bolt gasket [B] with a new one.
Tighten t ...
Kawasaki Clean Air System
The Kawasaki Clean Air System
(KCA) is a secondary air suction system
that helps the exhaust gases to
burn more completely. When the spent
fuel charge is released into the exhaust
system, it is still hot enough to
burn. The KCA System allows extra
air into the exhaust system so that the
spen ...