Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
STEERING 14-9
Steering Stem
NOTE
Tighten the fork upper clamp bolts first, next the stem
head nut, last the fork lower clamp bolts.
Torque - Steering Stem Head Bolt : 108 N·m (11 kgf·m, 80
ft·lb)
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper):
8.8 N·m (0.90 kgf·m, 78 in·lb)
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 113 in·lb): ZR1000–A2
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower):
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 ft·lb): ZR1000–A2
NOTE
Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to en-
sure even tightening torque.
WARNING
Do not impede the handlebar turning by routing the
cables, harnesses and hoses improperly (see Gen-
eral Information chapter).
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapter).
Stem Bearing Lubrication
Refer to Stem Bearing Lubrication in the Periodic M ainte-
nance chapter.
Steering Stem Warp
Whenever the steering stem is removed, or if the steering
cannot be adjusted for smooth action, check the steering
stem for straightness.
If the steering stem [A] is bent, replace the steering stem.