In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, it is very important to check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also, check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good condition. Please ask your authorized Kawasaki dealer for torque values.
1. Clutch Lever Holder Bolts
2. Steering Stem Head Nut
3. Handlebar Clamp Bolts
4. Front Fork Clamp Bolts
5. Brake Lever Mounting Bolts
6. Front Fender Mounting Bolts
7. Engine Mounting Bolts and Nuts
8. Rear Frame Mounting Bolts
9. Brake Disc Mounting Bolts
10. Front Axle Clamp Bolts
11. Front Axle Nut
12. Caliper Mounting Bolts
13. Side Stand Bolt
14. Suspension Likage Tie-Rod Nuts
15. Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut
16. Footpeg Mounting Bolts
17. Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts
18. Rear Axle Nut
19. Rear Sprocket Nuts
20. Silencer Mounting Bolt
21. Brake Pedal Bolt
22. Exhaust Pipe Mounting Bolt and Nuts
Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber
StorageTechnical Information - Electronic Steering Damper (ESD/ZX1000JD/KD models)
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
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Spring Tension Inspection
Since a spring becomes shorter as it weakens, check its
free length [A] to determine its condition.
If the spring of either fork leg is shorter than the service
limit, it must be replaced. If the length of a replacement
spring and that of the remaining spring vary greatly, the
remaining s ...
Special Tools
Fork Oil Level Gauge:
57001-1290
Vacuum Gauge:
57001-1369
Hand Tester:
57001-1394
Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter #1:
57001-1400
Peak Voltage Adapter:
57001-1415
Needle Adapter Set:
57001-1457
Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter:
57001-1538
Measuring Adapter:
57001-1700
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