Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Steering Damper Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Steering / Steering Damper / Steering 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 damper mounting bolts (TORX bolts) [F].
Tighten: Torque - Steering Damper Mounting Bolts: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf·m, 97 in·lb)

Steering Damper Installation

After tightening the steering damper mounting bolts, confirm that there is play [A] in the steering damper [B].

Left Side View [C]

Steering Damper Installation

ZX1000JD/KD

Be sure to run the main harness under the steering damper bracket [A].

In this photo, the fuel tank covers have been removed for clarity.

Hold the main harness with the clamp [B].

Fit the projection of the clamp to the hole in front of the electronic steering damper.

Connect the connector [C].

Steering Damper Installation

Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection

Refer to the Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Steering Damper Removal

ZX1000JC/KC Remove: Steering Damper Mounting Bolts (TORX Bolts) [A] Washer [B] Washer and Collar [C] Steering Damper [D] ZX1000JD/KD Remove: Clamp [A] Connector [B] (Discon ...

ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Removal (ZX1000JD/KD)

NOTICE Never drop the ECU especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the ECU can damage it. Lift up the front portion of the fuel tank, and hold it with a suitable bar or block (see Fuel ...

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Shift Fork/Gear Groove Wear Inspection
Measure the thickness of the shift fork ears [A], and measure the width [B] of the gear grooves. If the thickness of a shift fork ear is less than the service limit, the shift fork must be replaced. Shift Fork Ear Thickness Standard: 5.7 6.0 mm (0.224 0.236 in.) Service Limit: 5.6 mm ...

DFI System Wiring Diagram
Part Names 1. Air Intake Solenoid Valve (Other than US, CA and CAL Models) 2. Front Wheel Rotation Sensor 3. Engine Stop Switch 4. Starter Button 5. Air Switching Valve 6. Stick Coil #1, #2, #3, #4 7. Spark Plugs 8. Intake Air Temperature Sensor 9. Crankshaft Sensor 10. Secondary Fuel ...

Exploded View
CL: Apply cable lubricant. EO: Apply engine oil. G: Apply grease. HG: Apply high-temperature grease. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. M: Apply molybdenum disulfide grease. R: Replacement Parts S: Follow the specified tightening sequence. Specifications Special ...