If handlebar movement changes the idle speed, the throttle cables may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly routed, or damaged. Be sure to correct any of these conditions before riding (see Throttle Control System Inspection and Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
| WARNING Operation with improperly adjusted, incorrectly routed or damaged cables could result in an unsafe riding condition. Follow the service manual to be make sure to correct any of these conditions. |
If the idle speed is out of specified range, check the idle speed control valve (see Idle Speed Control Valve Inspection in the Self-Diagnosis System chapter).
Idle Speed Standard: 1 100 ±50 r/min (rpm)
Idle Speed Adjustment
NOTE
This motorcycle is equipped with the idle speed control valve. The idle speed is adjusted automatically at the specified value (1 100 r/min (rpm)) by the idle speed control valve system. Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the idle speed normally.
Engine Vacuum Synchronization Inspection
Fuel Hose Inspection (fuel leak, damage, installation condition)Drive Chain Wear Inspection
Remove the chain cover (see Drive Chain Removal/Installation
in the Final Drive chapter).
Rotate the rear wheel to inspect the drive chain for damaged
rollers, and loose pins and links
If there is any irregularity, replace the drive chain.
Lubricate the drive chain if it appears dry.
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Break-in
The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that the motorcycle is ridden is designated
as the
break-in period. If the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you
may
very well end up with a “broken down” instead of a “broken in” motorcycle after
a
few thousand kilometers.
The fol ...
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 ...