The high pressure inside the radiator hose can cause coolant to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained.
Squeeze the hoses. A hose should not be hard and brittle, nor should it be soft or swollen.
Replace the hose if any fraying, cracks [B] or bulges [C] are noticed.
Torque - Water Hose Clamp Screws: 3.0 N·m (0.31 kgf·m, 27 in·lb)
Fuel Tank and Cap Inspection
Visually inspect the gasket [A] on the tank cap for any
damage.
Replace the gasket if it is damaged.
Check to see if the water drain pipe [B] and fuel breather
pipe [C] in the tank are not clogged. Check the tank cap
breather also.
If they are clogged, remove the tank and drain it ...
Spring Preload Adjustment
To adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload adjuster
[A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the
fully counterclockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. B ...
ZX1000JB/KB Models
1. Run the fuse box 2 lead in front of the rib for the fuse box 2.
2. Seat Lock Cable
3. Hook the licence plate light lead and the left turn signal light lead on
the projection of the tool
kit case.
4. Rib for Fuse Box 2
5. Run the starter relay lead in back of the rib for the fuse box 2 ...