Before completing any service on the motorcycle, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent the engine from accidentally turning over. Disconnect the ground cable (–) first and then the positive (+). When completed with the service, first connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery then the negative (–) cable to the negative terminal.
Edges of Parts
Lift large or heavy parts wearing gloves to prevent injury from possible sharp edges on the parts.
Solvent
Use a high flash-point solvent when cleaning parts. High flash-point solvent should be used according to directions of the solvent manufacturer.
Before Servicing
Cleaning Vehicle before DisassemblyWheel Alignment Inspection
Check that the notch [A] on the alignment indicator [B]
aligns with the same swingarm mark or position [C] that
the other side alignment indicator notch aligns with.
If they do not, adjust the chain slack and align the wheel
alignment (see Drive Chain Slack Adjustment).
NOTE
Wheel align ...
ZX1000JC /KC
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 ...
Compression Damping Force Adjustment
There are two adjustments you can make to the compression
damping force.
High Speed Compression Damping Adjuster [A]
Low Speed Compression Damping Adjuster [B]
To adjust the high speed compression damping force, turn
the outside damping adjuster with a wrench to the desired
position ...