First Step

If the following light does not go on, inspect the meter unit (see Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter).


Meter Panel LCD
Meter Panel Illumination Light (LED)
Neutral Indicator Light (LED)
Warning Indicator Light (Red LED)
Warning Indicator Light (Yellow LED)
(ZX1000J) Fuel Level Warning Indicator Light (LED)
(ZX1000K) ABS Warning Indicator Light (LED)

If the light does not go on, inspect or replace the following parts.
Battery (see Charging Condition Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) City Light (see City Light Removal/Installation in the Electrical System chapter) License Plate Light Bulb (see License Plate Light Bulb Replacement in the Electrical System chapter) ECU (see ECU Power Supply Inspection in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Main Fuse 30 A, Meter Fuse 10 A and Brake Light/Horn Fuse 10 A (see Fuse Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Ignition Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Oil Pressure Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Gear Position Switch (see Gear Position Switch Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Harness (see Wiring Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
For models equipped with an immobilizer system, warning indicator light (Red LED) will blinks. Refer to the Immobilizer System (Equipped Models) section in the Electrical System chapter.
If the light does not go off, replace the ignition switch.
Second Step (∼ ZX1000JC/KC)
If the light does not go on, inspect or replace the ignition switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical System chapter).
Third Step
If the each light does not flash, inspect or replace the following parts.

Front Turn Signal Light (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal/ Installation in the Frame chapter) Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb (see Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement in the Electrical System chapter) Turn Signal Indicator Light (LED) (seeMeter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Turn Signal Relay Fuse 10 A (see Fuse Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Turn Signal Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Turn Signal Relay (see Turn Signal Relay Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Harness (see Wiring Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)

If the light does not go off, inspect or replace the following parts.

Turn Signal Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Turn Signal Relay (see Turn Signal Relay Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Fourth Step

If the low beam headlight does not go on, inspect or replace the following parts.
Headlight Low Beam Bulb (see Headlight Bulb Replacement in the Electrical System chapter) Headlight Fuse 15 A (see Fuse Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Dimmer Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Headlight Relay (see Relay Circuit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter) Harness (see Wiring Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)

If the high beam headlight and/or high beam indicator light (LED) does not go on, inspect or replace the following parts.
Headlight High Beam Bulb (see Headlight Bulb Replacement in the Electrical System chapter) Dimmer Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
If the headlights and high beam indicator light (LED) does go off, inspect or replace the headlight relay (see Relay Circuit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter).

Headlight Aiming Inspection
If the headlight beam points to one side rather than straight ahead, adjust the headlight aiming.
Headlight Aiming AdjustmentPassenger’s Seat Removal
Remove the passenger’s seat by inserting
the ignition key into the seat
lock, and turning it clockwise.
A. Seat Lock
B. Ignition Key
C. Passenger’s seat
D. Pull up
NOTE
When removing the passenger’s
seat, pull it up while turning the key. ...
Piston Wear Inspection
Measure the outside diameter [A] of each piston 5 mm
(0.20 in.) [B] up from the bottom of the piston at a right
angle to the direction of the piston pin.
If the measurement is under service limit, replace the piston.
Piston Diameter
Standard: 75.959 75.974 mm
(2.9905 2.9911 in.)
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Idle Speed Inspection
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to both sides
[A].
If handlebar movement changes the idle speed, the
throttle cables may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly
routed, or damaged. Be sure to correct any of these
conditions before rid ...