The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the balancer shaft which has eccentric journals.
Start the engine and let it idle.
Loosen the clamp bolt [A] and turn the balancer shaft [B] clockwise [C] until the balancer gear makes a whining sound.
Turn the shaft counterclockwise [D] until the balancer gear whining sound disappears and tighten the clamp bolt.
Torque - Balancer Shaft Clamp Bolt: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Balancer Installation
Balancer Damper InspectionFuses
Fuses are arranged in the fuse boxes
located under the passenger’s seat and
in the left fairing. The main fuse is
located under the passenger’s seat.
If a fuse fails during operation, inspect
the electrical system to determine
the cause, and then replace it with
a new fuse of proper amp ...
Chain Slack Adjustment
Remove the cotter pin, and loosen
the axle nut.
Loosen the left and right chain adjuster
locknuts.
A. Axle Nut
B. Cotter Pin
C. Adjuster
D. Locknut
If the chain is too loose, turn out the
left and right chain adjusters evenly.
If the chain is too tight, turn in the left
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Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection
Visually inspect the steering damper [A] for oil leakage.
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the steering
damper with a new one (see Steering Damper Removal/
Installation in the Steering chapter).
ZX1000JD/KD [B]
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