
NOTICE
Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first.
ZX1000J Model [E] ZX1000K Model [F]

Battery
Battery InstallationHub Bearing Removal
Remove the wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal),
and take out the following.
Collars
Coupling (Out of rear hub)
Grease Seals
Use the bearing remover to remove the hub bearings [A].
NOTICE
Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc
facing down. This can damage or warp the d ...
Coolant Level Inspection
Situate the motorcycle so that it is
perpendicular to the ground.
Check the coolant level through the
coolant level gauge on the reserve
tank located to the left of the engine.
The coolant level should be between
the “F” (Full) and “L” (Low) level lines.
A. Reserve Ta ...
Connecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear Inspection
Remove the connecting rod big end (see Connecting Rod
Removal).
Cut strips of plastigage to crankpin width. Place a strip
on the crankpin parallel to the crankshaft installed in the
correct position.
Tighten the connecting rod big end nuts to the specified
torque (see Connecting Rod I ...