Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
2-44 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Adjust the steering.
Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001–1100 [B]
If the steering is too tight, loosen the stem nut [A] a fraction
of a turn.
If the steering is too loose, tighten the stem nut a fraction
of a turn.
NOTE
Turn the stem nut 1/8 turn at time maximum.
Install the claw washer [A] so that its bent side [B] faces
upward, and engage the bent claws with the grooves of
stem locknut [C].
Hand tighten the stem l ocknut until it touches the claw
washer.
Tighten the stem locknut clockwise until the claws are
aligned with the grooves (ranging from 2nd to 4th) of stem
nut [D], and bend the 2 claws downward [E].
Tighten:
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
Check the steering again.
If the steering is still too tight or too loose, repeat the ad-
justment.
Stem Bearing Lubrication
Remove the steering stem.
Using a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and
lower ball bearings in the cages, and wipe the upper and
lower outer races, which are press-fitted into the frame
head pipe, clean off grease and dirt.
Visually check the outer races and the ball bearings.
Replace the bearing assemblies if they show wear or
damage.
Pack the upper and lower ball bearings [A] in the cages
with grease, and apply a light coat of grease to the upper
and lower outer races.
Install the steering stem, and adjust the steering.
Electrical System
Spark Plug Cleaning and Inspection
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter)