Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
9-20 CRANKSHAFT/T RANSMISSION
Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
Measure the main bearing inside diameter, and mark t he
upper crankcase half in accordance with the inside diam-
eter.
Crankcase Main Bearing Inside Diameter Marks : "
"
or no mark.
Tight
en the crankcase bolts to the specified torque (see
Crankcase Assembly).
NOTE
The mark already on the upper crankcase half should
almost coincide with the measurement.
Crankcase Main Bearing Inside Diameter Marks
36.000 36.008 mm (1.4173 1.4176 in.)
None
36.009 36.016 mm (1.4177 1.4179 in.)
Select the proper bearing insert [A] in accordance with the
combination of the crankcase and crankshaft coding.
Size Color [B]
Crankcase Main Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert*
Bearing Inside Journal Diameter
Diameter Marking Mark ing Size Color Part Number Journal Nos.
1 Brown 92028–1868 3, 5
92028–1829 1, 2, 4
None 1 Black 92028–1867 3, 5
None 92028–1828 1, 2, 4
None None Blue 92028–1866 3, 5
92028–1827 1, 2, 4
*The bearing inserts for Nos. 1, 2 and 4 journals have an oil groove, respectively.
Install the new inserts in the crankcase halves and check
insert/journal clearance with the plastigage.