The standard adjuster setting is the 18th click from the 1st of the fully clockwise position. If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following table.
Damping Force Adjustment 


Steering Damper
Steering Damper RemovalESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Communication Error (Service Code 3C,
ZX1000JD/KD)
ESD ECU Communication Line Inspection
When the data (for status of ESD system) is not sent from
the ESD ECU to the meter unit and ECU, the service code
3C is displayed.
The data is sent through the CAN communication line.
The service code 3C is detected with the meter unit.
The FI symbol does ...
Connecting Rod Twist Inspection
With the big-end arbor [A] still on V block [C], hold the
connecting rod horizontally and measure the amount that
the arbor [B] varies from being paralleled with the surface
plate over a 100 mm (3.94 in.) length of the arbor to determine
the amount of connecting rod twist.
If the conne ...
Crankcase Assembly
NOTICE
The upper and lower crankcase halves are machined
at the factory in the assembled state, so the
crankcase halves must be replaced as a set.
With a high flash-point solvent, clean off the mating surfaces
of the crankcase halves and wipe dry
WARNINGGasoline and low flash-poin ...