If they appear damaged or deteriorated, replace them.

Balancer Adjustment
Torque LimiterSteering Damper Installation
Install the following parts as shown in the figure.
Collar [A]
Washer (t = 3.5 mm, 0.14 in.) [B]
Steering Damper [C] (
ZX1000JC/KC)
Electronic Steering Damper [D] (ZX1000JD/KD)
Washer (t = 1.2 mm, 0.05 in.) [E]
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the steering ...
Check 3-4: Turn Signal Indicator Light (LED) Inspection
Connect the leads in the same circuit as Check 3-2.
Connect the terminal [5] to the battery (+) terminal.
Connect the terminal [6] to the battery (+) terminal.
Check that the turn signal indicator light (LED) [A] goes
on.
If the indicator light does not go on, replace the meter ...
Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Coolant (Drain, see Coolant Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Coolant Reserve Tank (see Coolant R ...