Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Steering Damper Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Steering / Steering Damper / 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) Washer (t = 1.2 mm, 0.05 in.) [E]
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the steering damper mounting bolts (TORX bolts) [F].
Tighten: Torque - Steering Damper Mounting Bolts: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf·m, 97 in·lb)

Steering Damper Installation

After tightening the steering damper mounting bolts, confirm that there is play [A] in the steering damper [B].

Left Side View [C]

Steering Damper Installation

ZX1000JD/KD

Be sure to run the main harness under the steering damper bracket [A].

In this photo, the fuel tank covers have been removed for clarity.

Hold the main harness with the clamp [B].

Fit the projection of the clamp to the hole in front of the electronic steering damper.

Connect the connector [C].

Steering Damper Installation

Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection

Refer to the Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Steering Damper Removal

ZX1000JC/KC Remove: Steering Damper Mounting Bolts (TORX Bolts) [A] Washer [B] Washer and Collar [C] Steering Damper [D] ZX1000JD/KD Remove: Clamp [A] Connector [B] (Discon ...

ESD (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 ...

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Evaporative Emission Control System Inspection (CAL and SEA-B1 Models)
Inspect the canister as follows. Remove the upper fairing assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter). Remove the canister [A]. Visually inspect the canister for cracks or other damage. If the canister has any cracks or bad damage, replace it with a new one. NO ...

Oil Pump Drive Gear Installation
Install is the reverse of removal. Note the following. First, engage the oil pump chain [A] to the gears, and then install the oil pump drive gear [B]. Turn the “OUT” mark [C] to outside. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the oil pump drive chain guide bolt and the oil pump drive ...

Parts Location
1. Timing Rotor 2. Crankshaft Sensor 3. Horn 4. Oil Pressure Switch 5. Rear Brake Light Switch 6. Oxygen Sensor (Equipped Models) 7. Alternator 8. Stator Coil 9. Gear Position Switch 10. Sidestand Switch 11. Immobilizer Amplifier (Equipped Models) 12. Radiator Fan Motor 1 ...