Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
2-42 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Suspension
Front Fork Oil Leak Check
Visually inspect the front forks [A] for oil leakage, scoring
or scratches on the outer surface of the inner tubes.
Replace or repair any defective parts, if necessary.
Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Check
Visually inspect the shock absorbers [A] for oil leakage.
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the shock absorber
with a new one.
Swingarm Pivot Lubrication
The grease nipple [A] is equipped for t he lubrication of
swingarm bearing. Force grease into the nipple until the
grease comes out from right side of the swingarm pivot,
and wipe off any excess of it.
Uni-trak Linkage Lubrication
In order for the tie-rod and rocker arm to function safely
and wear slowly, it should be lubricated in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
For the rocker arm and tie-rod needle bearings, there are
grease nipples [A] on the rocker arm and swingarm for
lubrication. Force grease into the nipples until it comes
out at both sides of the rocker arm and tie-rod, and wipe
off any excess.