1) Overview
This model has an Electronic Steering Damper (ESD) [A]. Unlike conventional manual adjustment method of Kawasaki, damping characteristics are adjusted by the electronic control unit.
2) Purpose
Designed to offer increased stability at high speed without interfering with light and nimble steering at low speed.
3) Advantages
Damping characteristics are properly adjusted by the electronic control unit based on primarily vehicle speed, and additionally acceleration/deceleration.
During public road riding, lighter damping characteristics are selected to preserve the natural nimble handling of this model.
During circuit riding, stiffer damping settings are chosen to enhance stability for better cornering.
Like the public road riding settings, ESD provides the rider with moderate feedback while maintaining natural handling feel. (moderate and natural work fine here) Electronic control is based on speed and acceleration, so at high speeds stability is enhanced.
4) Difference
Change the steering damper damping adjustment method from manual (ZX1000JC/KC) to automatic (Stepper Motor).
Previous Models (
ZX1000JC/KC)
New Models (ZX1000JD/KD)
5) Related Parts
Meter [A] Electronic Steering Damper (ESD) [B]
ESD ECU [A]
FI ECU [B]
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor [A]
6) Meter
Added an indicator “ESD” warning symbol [A] in the instruments.
The yellow warning indicator light [B] and ESD warning symbol go on whenever there is a malfunction in the ESD system.
At this time, the ESD system maintains the last damping force setting.
7) Error Display
Only Meter Diagnosis
When both “ESD” warning symbol [A] and yellow warning
indicator light [B] go on , the LCD displays service code
[C] by push the upper button [D] at odometer indication
(see Self-Diagnosis Procedures in the Self-Diagnosis System
chapter). 
Unit Conversion Table
Related Parts LocationsIntake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the intake air pressure sensor #2 especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor
can damage it.
Remove:
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Connector [A]
Remove the intake air ...
Tire Tread Wear Inspection
As the tire tread wears down, the tire becomes more susceptible
to puncture and failure. An accepted estimate is
that 90% of all tire failures occur during the last 10% of tread
life (90% worn). So it is false economy and unsafe to use
the tires until they are bald.
Measure the tread depth a ...
Caliper Rubber Parts Replacement
Front Caliper Disassembly
Remove:
Front Caliper (see Front Caliper Removal in the Brakes
chapter)
Brake Pads (see Front Brake Pad Removal in the Brakes
chapter)
Remove:
Front Caliper Assembly Bolts [A]
Split the front caliper.
Remove:
Pad Spring
O-ring [A]
U ...
