Use common sense during disassembly and assembly, excessive force can cause expensive or hard to repair damage.
When necessary, remove screws that have a non -permanent locking agent applied using an impact driver.
Use a plastic-faced mallet whenever tapping is necessary.
Tightening Sequence
Gasket, O-ringESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Removal (ZX1000JD/KD)
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).
NOTE
When removing the ESD ECU only, there ...
Stopping the engine
Close the throttle completely.
Shift the transmission into neutral
Turn the ignition key to “OFF”.
Support the motorcycle on a firm,
level surface with the side stand.
Lock the steering.
NOTE
The motorcycle is equipped with a
vehicle-down sensor, which causes
the engine to sto ...
Break-in
The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that the motorcycle is ridden is designated
as the
break-in period. If the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you
may
very well end up with a “broken down” instead of a “broken in” motorcycle after
a
few thousand kilometers.
The fol ...