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 DisassemblyRear Sprocket Warp Inspection
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand so that
it will turn freely.
Set a dial gauge [A] against the rear sprocket [B] near the
teeth as shown in the figure, and rotate [C] the rear wheel
to measure the sprocket runout (warp). The difference
between the highest and lowest di ...
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 Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
NOTE
When removing the ESD ECU only, there ...
Hub Bearing Installation
Before installing the hub bearings, blow any dirt or foreign
particles out of the hub with compressed air to prevent
contamination of the bearings.
Replace the bearings with new ones.
Install the bearings by using the bearing driver set which
does not contact the bearing inner race.
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