NOTE
Since the drive chain is installed through the swingarm, The chain can not be removed other than by cutting it.
Prepare the new link pin, link plate, grease seals, and tools for rejoining the chain.
Remove: Bolts [A] Front Footpeg Bracket [B]
Remove: Bolts [A] Chain Cover [B]
NOTICE
For safety, if the drive chain shall be replaced, replace it using a recommended tool.
Recommended Tool - Type: EK Joint Tool #50 Brand: ENUMA
Body [A] Handlebar [B] Cutting and Riveting Pin [C] For Cutting [D] For Riveting [E] Plate Holder (A) [F] Plate Holder (B) [G] Gauge [H]
Link Pin Outside Diameter
Standard: 5.6 6.0 mm (0.22
0.24 in.)
Link Plates Outside Width
Standard: (ZX1000JD/KD) 19.15 19.30
mm (0.754
0.760 in.)
(ZX1000JC/KC) 19.35
19.55 mm (0.762
0.770 in.)
If the reading exceeds the specified length, cut and rejoin the chain again.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the bolts [B] and tighten them.
Torque - Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
Hub Bearing Removal
Remove the wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal),
and take out the following.
Collars
Coupling (Out of rear hub)
Grease Seals
Use the bearing remover to remove the hub bearings [A].
NOTICE
Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc
facing down. This can damage or warp the d ...
Spring Tension Inspection
Since a spring becomes shorter as it weakens, check its
free length [A] to determine its condition.
If the spring of either fork leg is shorter than the service
limit, it must be replaced. If the length of a replacement
spring and that of the remaining spring vary greatly, the
remaining s ...
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Signal (Service Code 24)
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Signal Inspection
The rear wheel rotation sensor sends the signal to the
ECU through the KIBS hydraulic unit (KIBS equipped
models). For other than KIBS equipped models, the
signal is sent directly to the ECU.
The ECU uses the rear wheel rotation sensor signal for
mo ...