Run the harness, cables and leads correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Viewed from Upper Side [D]
Viewed from Upper Side [E] Viewed from H-H [F] Viewed from I-I [G] Front Side [J] ZX1000J Model [K] ZX1000K Model [L]
Before Servicing
Before starting to perform an inspection service or carry out a disassembly
and reassembly operation
on a motorcycle, read the precautions given below. To facilitate actual
operations, notes, illustrations,
photographs, cautions, and detailed descriptions have been included in each
chapter w ...
Camshaft, Camshaft Cap Wear Inspection
Remove the camshaft caps (see Camshaft Removal).
Cut the strips of plastigage (press gauge) to journal width.
Place a strip on each journal parallel to the camshaft installed
in the correct position.
Tighten the camshaft cap bolts and upper camshaft chain
guide bolts to the specified ...
Valve Clearance
Valve and valve seat wear decreases
valve clearance, upsetting valve timing.
NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted,
wear will eventually
cause the valves to remain
partly open; which lowers performance,
burns the valves and
valve seats, and may cause serious
engine damage.
Valve cle ...