NOTE
In dusty areas, the element should be replaced more frequently than the recommended interval.
| WARNING If dirt or dust is allowed to pass through into the throttle body assy, the throttle may become stuck, possibly causing accident. Replace the air cleaner element according to the maintenance chart. |
NOTICE
If dirt gets through into the engine, excessive engine wear and possibly engine damage will occur.
NOTICE
Use only the recommended air cleaner element (Kawasaki part number 11013-0041). Using another air cleaner element will wear the engine prematurely or lower the engine performance.

Fuel Hose ReplacementSteering Damper Installation
Install the following parts as shown in the figure.
Collar [A]
Washer (t = 3.5 mm, 0.14 in.) [B]
Steering Damper [C] (
ZX1000JC/KC)
Electronic Steering Damper [D] (ZX1000JD/KD)
Washer (t = 1.2 mm, 0.05 in.) [E]
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the steering ...
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (r/min,
rpm).
On the right side of the tachometer
face is a portion called the “red zone”.
Engine r/min (rpm) in the red zone is
above maximum recommended engine
speed and is also above the range for
good performance.
...
Front Master Cylinder Removal
Remove the reservoir mounting bolt and nut [A].
Unscrew the banjo bolt [A] and disconnect the brake hose
from the master cylinder (see Brake Hose and Pipe Replacement
in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Unscrew the clamp bolts [B], and take off themaster cylinder
as an assembl ...