If the disc has worn past the service limit, replace it.
Measuring Area [B]
Brake Disc Thickness Standard:
Front 5.3 
5.7 mm (0.21
0.22 in.)
Rear 4.8 
5.2 mm (0.19
0.20 in.)
Service Limit:
Front 5.0 mm (0.20 in.)
Rear 4.5 mm (0.18 in.)
Brake Disc Installation
Brake Disc Warp InspectionBrake Lever Adjuster
There is an adjuster on the brake
lever. The adjuster has 6 positions so
that the released lever position can be
adjusted to suit the operator’s hands.
Push the lever forward and turn the adjuster
to align the number with the mark
on the lever holder. The distance from
the grip to the rel ...
Piston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper
crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely
in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where
cylinder wear is low.
Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a
thickness gauge.
Piston Ring End Gap ...
Steering Damper Removal
ZX1000JC/KC
Remove:
Steering Damper Mounting Bolts (TORX Bolts) [A]
Washer [B]
Washer and Collar [C]
Steering Damper [D]
ZX1000JD/KD
Remove:
Clamp [A]
Connector [B] (Disconnect)
Steering Damper Mounting Bolts (TORX Bolts) [C]
Washer [D]
Washer and Collar [E]
Elect ...