Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
SUSPENSION 13-19
Rear Shock Absorber
Remove the shock absorber [A] from upside.
Rear Shock Absorber Installation
Tighten:
Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25
ft·lb)
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
Remove the rear shock absorber.
Visually inspect the following items.
Smooth Stroke
Oil Leakage
Crack or Dent
If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace
it.
Visually inspect the rubber bushing.
If it show any signs of damage, replace it.
Rear Shock Absorber Scrapping
WARNING
Since the reservoir tank of the rear shock absorber
contains nitrogen gas, do not incinerate the reser-
voir tank without first releasing the gas or it may
explode.
Remove the valve cap [A] and release t he nitrogen gas
completely from the gas reservoir.
Remove the valve.
WARNING
Since the high pressure gas is dangerous, do not
point the valve toward your face or body.