Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
10-8 WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels (Rims)
Remove:
Caliper Mounting Bolts [A]
Calipe
r[B]
Remove the drive chain [A] from the rear sprocket toward
the left.
Move the rear wheel back and remove the wheel from the
rear caliper.
Remove the rear wheel.
CAUTION
Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc
facing down. This can damage or warp the disc.
Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does
not touch the ground.
Rear Wheel Installation
Engage the drive chain w ith the rear sprocket.
Install the caliper bracket [A] onto the swingarm stop [B].
Insert the axle from the right side of the wheel, and tighten
the axle nut.
Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 127 N·m (13 kgf·m, 94 ft·lb)
Insert a new cotter pin [A].
NOTE
When inserting the cotter pin, if the s lots in the nut do
not align w ith the cotter pin hole in the axle, tighten the
nut clockwise [B] up to next alignment.
It should be within 30 degree.
Loosen once and tighten again when the slot goes past
the nearest hole.