Kawasaki Z1000SX - Service manual > Suspension

Periodic Maintenance / Periodic Maintenance Procedures / Suspension

Front Forks/Rear Shock Absorber Operation Inspection

  • Pump the forks down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspect the smooth stroke.

    If the forks do not smoothly or noise is found, inspect the fork oil level or fork clamps (see Front Fork Oil Change in the Suspension chapter).

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  • Pump the seat down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspect the smooth stroke.

    If the shock absorber does not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the oil leak (see Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection).

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Front Fork Oil Leak Inspection

  • Visually inspect the front forks [A] for oil leakage.

    Replace or repair any defective parts, if necessary.

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Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection

  • Visually inspect the shock absorber [A] for oil leakage.

    If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the shock absorber with a new one.

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Rocker Arm Operation Inspection

  • Pump the seat down and up 4 or 5 times, and inspect the smooth stroke.

    If the rocker arms [A] do not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the fasteners and bearings (see Rocker Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the Suspension chapter).

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Tie-Rod Operation Inspection

  • Pump the seat down and up 4 or 5 times, and inspect the smooth stroke.

    If the tie-rod [A] does not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the fasteners and tie-rod bearings (see Rocker Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the Suspension chapter).

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     Kawasaki Z1000SX - Service manual > Brakes

    Brake Fluid Leak (Brake Hose and Pipe) Inspection For ABS equipped models, remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Apply the brake lever or pedal and inspect the brake fluid leak from the brake hoses [A], pipes (ABS equipped models) [B] and fittings [C].

     Kawasaki Z1000SX - Service manual > Steering

    Steering Play Inspection Remove the lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack (see Front Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter). With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately tap each end of the handlebar. The front wheel should swing fully left and right from the force of gravity until the fork hits the stop.

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