After all the parts including subassembly parts have been cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign materials that may collect before re-assembly.

Inspection
Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious accident.
Visually inspect removed parts for corrosion, discoloration, or other damage. Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual for service limits on individual parts. Replace the parts if any damage has been found or if the part is beyond its service limit.

Cleaning Vehicle before Disassembly
Replacement PartsThermostat Removal
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in
the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Throttle Body Assy Holder Clamp [A]
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Meter Unit Circuit (ZX1000K Model)
1. Ignition Switch
2. Joint Connector F
3. Stop Watch Button
4. Oil Pressure Switch
5. Crankshaft Sensor
6. Water Temperature Sensor
7. Gear Position Switch
8. Intake Air Temperature Sensor
9. ESD ECU (ZX1000JD/KD)
10. ECU
11. Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor
12. Frame Ground 1
13. Engine ...
Front Fork Oil Change
Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each
Fork Leg)).
Turn the spring preload adjuster fully counterclockwise for
removing the piston rod assy easily.
Hold the inner tube lower end in a vise.
Using the wrench [A], unscrew the top plug [B] out of the
outer tube.
Special Too ...