Piston Ring End Gap Standard:
Top 0.20
0.30 mm (0.0079
0.0118 in.)
Second 0.35
0.50 mm (0.0138
0.0197 in.)
Service Limit: Top 0.6 mm (0.024 in.)
Second 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
If the end gap of either ring is greater than the service limit, replace all the rings.

Piston Ring Thickness Inspection
BalancerMain Throttle Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
Measure the output voltage at the main throttle sensor in
the same way as input voltage inspection, note the following.
Disconnect the main throttle sensor connector and connect
the setting adapter [A] between these connectors.
Special Tool - Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter: 57001
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Wiring Diagram (Other than US, CA and CAL with KIBS Models)
ZX1000KC
ZX1000KD
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Cylinder Compression Measurement
NOTE
Use the battery which is fully charged.
Warm up the engine thoroughly.
Stop the engine.
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Attach the compression gauge [A] and adapter [B] firmly
into the spark plug hole.
Using the startermo ...