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 and nimble steering at low speed.
3) Advantages
Damping characteristics are properly adjusted by the electronic control unit based on primarily vehicle speed, and additionally acceleration/deceleration.
During public road riding, lighter damping characteristics are selected to preserve the natural nimble handling of this model.
During circuit riding, stiffer damping settings are chosen to enhance stability for better cornering.
Like the public road riding settings, ESD provides the rider with moderate feedback while maintaining natural handling feel. (moderate and natural work fine here) Electronic control is based on speed and acceleration, so at high speeds stability is enhanced.
4) Difference
Change the steering damper damping adjustment method from manual (ZX1000JC/KC) to automatic (Stepper Motor).
Previous Models ( ZX1000JC/KC)
New Models (ZX1000JD/KD)
5) Related Parts
Meter [A] Electronic Steering Damper (ESD) [B]
ESD ECU [A]
FI ECU [B]
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor [A]
6) Meter
Added an indicator “ESD” warning symbol [A] in the instruments.
The yellow warning indicator light [B] and ESD warning symbol go on whenever there is a malfunction in the ESD system.
At this time, the ESD system maintains the last damping force setting.
7) Error Display
Only Meter Diagnosis
When both “ESD” warning symbol [A] and yellow warning
indicator light [B] go on , the LCD displays service code
[C] by push the upper button [D] at odometer indication
(see Self-Diagnosis Procedures in the Self-Diagnosis System
chapter).
Unit Conversion Table
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound
damping adjuster [A] to the desired position.
The standard adjuster setting is the 1 3/4 turns out from
the fully clockwise position.
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
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Swingarm Removal
Remove:
Rear Wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter)
Mud Guard with Rear Brake Hose (see Mud Guard Removal
in the Frame chapter)
Rocker Arm (see Rocker Arm Removal)
Remove:
Brake Hose Clamp Bolt [A]
Unscrew the swingarm pivot shaft nut [A].
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Footpeg
Footpeg Height Adjustment
The front footpeg can be adjusted within 2 positions in
height to suit the rider’s preference.
Footpeg [A]
Bolts [B]
Bolt Holes [C]
Footpeg Position 1 [D]
Footpeg Position 2 [E]
Remove the bolts [A].
Adjust the footpeg height.
NOTE
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