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
BalancerWhat Am I Responsible For?
You are responsible for maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance
schedule shown in this owner’s manual.
You are responsible for notifying your dealer immediately if there is a problem,
and you, as the owner, will need to authorize the dealer to inspect the unit.
You will be re ...
ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Communication Error (Service Code 3C,
ZX1000JD/KD)
ESD ECU Communication Line Inspection
When the data (for status of ESD system) is not sent from
the ESD ECU to the meter unit and ECU, the service code
3C is displayed.
The data is sent through the CAN communication line.
The service code 3C is detected with the meter unit.
The FI symbol does ...
Vehicle-down Sensor Installation
Be sure to install the rubber dampers [A] and collars [B]
on the bracket.
The UP mark [A] of the sensor should face upward.
WARNINGIncorrect installation of the vehicle-down
sensor
could cause sudden loss of engine power. The
rider could lose balance during certain ...