The rear shock absorber should be checked for operation and oil leakage in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
For various riding or load conditions the rear shock absorber can be adjusted for:
Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating.
The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces.
If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings.
With the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements
with a thickness gauge [A] to determine pisto ...
Piston Installation
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the oil ring expander,
and install the oil ring expander [A] in the bottom
piston ring groove so the ends [B] not butt together
Applymolybdenum disulfide oil solution to the oil ring steel
rails, and install the oil ring steel rails, one above th ...
Exploded View
10. US, CA, CAL and AU Models
11. ZX1000JD/KD
G: Apply grease.
L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent.
R: Replacement Parts
S: Follow the specified tightening sequence.
1. US, CA and CAL Models
2. ZX1000J Model
3. ZX1000K Model
4. AU Model
5. Face the large diameter side re ...