Replacement parts must be KAWASAKI genuine or recommended by KAWASAKI. Gaskets, O-rings, oil seals, grease seals, circlips, cotter pins or self-locking nuts must be replaced with new ones whenever disassembled.

Assembly Order
In most cases assembly order is the reverse of disassembly, however, if assembly order is provided in this Service Manual, follow the procedures given.

Storage of Removed Parts
Tightening SequenceRider’s Seat Removal
Remove the bolts and seat cover.
A. Bolts
B. Seat Cover
Remove the mounting bolts and pull
off the seat upward.
A. Mounting Bolts
B. Rider’s Seat ...
Technical Information - Electronic Steering Damper (ESD/ZX1000JD/KD models)
1) Overview
This model has an Electronic Steering Damper (ESD)
[A]. Unlike conventional manual adjustment method of
Kawasaki, damping characteristics are adjusted by the
electronic control unit.
2) Purpose
Designed to offer increased stability at high speed without interfering with
light ...
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 ...