Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
WHEELS/TIRES 10-7
Wheels (Rims)
Tighten the axle.
Torque - Front Axle: 127 N·m (13 kgf·m, 94 ft·lb)
Before tightening the clamp bolt on the right front fork leg,
pump t he front fork up and down 4 or 5 times to allow the
right front fork leg to seat on the front axle.
NOTE
Put a block in front of the front wheel to stop moving.
Tighten the axle clamp bolt [A] on the right fork leg first.
Torque - Front Axle Clamp Bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
Check the clearance [B] between the right fork leg [D] and
collar [C] with the thickness gauge.
Standard: 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.)
Usable range: 1.1 2.9 mm (0.043 0.114 in.)
If the clearance is out of this range, remove the front wheel
again and check the axle, wheel hub and other related
parts for damage.
Tighten the axle clamp bolt on the left fork leg.
Torque - Front Axle Clamp Bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
Install the front brake calipers (see Brakes chapter).
Check the front brake effectiveness (see Brakes chapter).
WARNING
Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full
brake lever is obtained by pumping the brake lever
until the pads are against the disc. The brake will
not function on the first application of the lever if
this is not done.
Rear Wheel Removal
Using the stand [A], raise the rear wheel off the ground.
Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Axle N ut [B]
Axle [C]